greek pastica
(2 RATINGS)
This is a wonderful covered dish to make for church suppers or to take to friends. My friends grandfather was from Greece, and his grandmother made this for the family.
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serves 8
Ingredients
- - 1 ( 16 oz ) package elbow macaroni
- - 1 pound ground chuck
- - 1 pound shredded american cheese
- - 5 eggs
- - 2 cups milk, approximately
- - 1 1/2 lemons
- - paprika
- - salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
- - 1/2 tsp. oregano
How To Make greek pastica
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Step 1Cook macaroni until barely done ( pasta should be firm in order to hold the custard)
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Step 2Brown meat and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano.
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Step 3Layer alternately in a 9 x 12-inch baking dish the macaroni, meat and cheese.
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Step 4Squeeze lemons over casserole.
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Step 5Beat eggs and add milk to bowl.
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Step 6Pour over macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with paprika.
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Step 7Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour or longer until custard is set.
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Step 8This may be served warm or room temperature. It freezes well.
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