Pastira (Macaroni Cake)

Buttered egg noodles are baked in a sweetened custard of eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and Ricotta cheese. Chill before serving to let the custard set.

• Calories: 146 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound ricotta cheese
• ¼ pound thin egg noodles

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat eggs and sugar, add Ricotta, milk, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.

Step 2

Cook macaroni, drain, put in large mixing bowl and melt butter over top.

Step 3

Add egg/Ricotta mixture, stirring in thoroughly. Pour into thoroughly buttered 6x10 inch pan.

Step 4

Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), let cool, then refrigerate before serving.