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Tsouxti Makaronada

Cultural Context

Originating from the rich culinary traditions of Greece, Tsouxti Makaronada is a comforting baked pasta dish often enjoyed in family gatherings. It showcases the use of simple ingredients like pasta, meat, and tomato sauce, reflecting the Mediterranean's emphasis on fresh flavors. Today, variations abound, with many families adding their personal touches, making it a beloved staple in Greek households and beyond.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
300 grams bugattini pasta
1/4 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup mizithra cheese
2 eggs
black pepper
graviera cheese

ground meat

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: lean turkey

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canned lentils

Canned lentils provide protein at a lower cost.

cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: nutritional yeast

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable for cooking.

pasta

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: whole wheat pasta

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: gluten-free pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber.

1

Boil water in a pot for the pasta.

2

Add 300 grams of bugattini pasta to the boiling water and cook until done.

3

In a skillet, heat 1/4 cup of Greek extra virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup of butter until melted and sizzling.

4

Add 1/4 cup of mizithra cheese to the skillet and allow it to brown and char slightly.

5

Carefully add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well with the sauce.

6

Plate the pasta and prepare to fry eggs.

7

In the same skillet, fry 2 eggs using the pour-over method with hot olive oil to cook the yolks.

8

Place the fried eggs on top of the plated pasta.

9

Season with black pepper and sprinkle with graviera cheese.

Cooking Techniques

sautรฉingboilingbaking

Equipment Needed

potskilletplate

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Greek Pasta BakeBaked Macaroni

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