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