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Macaronia tou Fournou

Cultural Context

Originating from Cyprus, Macaronia tou Fournou is a beloved comfort food that reflects the island's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally made with macaroni, ground meat, and a cheesy topping, it is often served during family gatherings and special occasions. This dish showcases the Mediterranean's love for pasta and hearty flavors, and it has inspired variations across the region, making it a staple in many households.

CypriotCYmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 kg beef mince
2 chicken stock cubes
2 teaspoons dried parsley
3 teaspoons dried mint
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
4 teaspoons tomato puree
splash of red wine
125 grams plain flour
equal amounts of butter
2 pints milk
thick macaroni
olive oil
halloumi

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide a plant-based protein option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

1

Boil water in a pot and add salt for cooking the macaroni.

2

Add chicken stock cubes to the boiling water.

3

Add thick macaroni to the boiling stock and cook until soft.

4

In a pot, add beef mince without oil to brown it.

5

Crumble in chicken stock cubes into the browned mince.

6

Add dried parsley, dried mint, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon to the mince.

7

Stir in tomato puree and a splash of red wine to the mince mixture.

8

Prepare a white sauce with equal parts flour, butter, and milk.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

potlarge pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

halal

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Macaroni BakeCypriot Macaroni

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