Greek-Style Macaroni Pie

Name: Greek-Style Macaroni Pie
Ingredients: 175 grams pasta, elbow macaroni; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 each onions finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 2 ounces soy sauce, dark mince, optional; 4 each tomatoes chopped; 2 teaspoons oregano dried; 1 teaspoon mint leaves dried; 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground; 125 grams feta cheese crumbled; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 50 grams butter or margarine; 50 grams cornstarch; 6 deciliters milk; 175 grams feta cheese; 2 large eggs beaten; 225 grams greek yogurt; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

19 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

175 grams pasta, elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 each onions finely chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
2 ounces soy sauce, dark mince, optional
4 each tomatoes chopped
2 teaspoons oregano dried
1 teaspoon mint leaves dried
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
125 grams feta cheese crumbled
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
50 grams butter or margarine
50 grams cornstarch
6 deciliters milk
175 grams feta cheese
2 large eggs beaten
225 grams greek yogurt
1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1

Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions.
2

Drain and set aside.
3

Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion and garlic until soft.
4

Stir in the soya mince or Quorn (if using) and tomatoes, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
5

Add the spices and herbs, and fry for a further minute.
6

Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and macaroni.
7

Season to taste and transfer to a large square ovenproof dish.
8

Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
9

To make the topping, melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
10

Gradually add the milk, stirring contantly until the sauce begins to thicken.
11

Remove from heat and stir in the cheese.
12

Quickly add the beaten eggs and yogurt, mix thoroughtly, season, then pour over the macaroni mixture.
13

Bake for 30 minute, then allow to cool for a few minutes.
14

Cut into squares and serve with a green salad.