Cottage cheese pasta pudding

Macaroni and Cottage Cheese Pudding - A Delicious Classic Recipe for the Whole Family

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Number of servings: 6

Macaroni and cottage cheese pudding is a classic, easy-to-make recipe, perfect for satisfying the tastes of both kids and adults. This delicious combination of macaroni and cottage cheese, enriched with raisins and flavored with lemon zest, transforms a simple dish into a true feast. Here’s how you can prepare it step by step!

Ingredients:

- 1 pack of macaroni (about 250 g)
- 500 g cottage cheese
- 50 g raisins
- 3 eggs
- 300 ml milk
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- Sugar to taste (about 100 g)
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- Breadcrumbs (for greasing the pan)
- 30 g butter (for greasing the pan)

Preparation instructions:

1. Boiling the macaroni:
In a large pot, add water, a little oil, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package instructions, usually between 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Then drain well and let cool.

2. Preparing the cottage cheese:
In a large bowl, place the cottage cheese. Add the grated lemon zest, raisins, and sugar (you can adjust the sugar amount according to your preferences). Mix all the ingredients well to form a homogeneous mixture.

3. Assembling the pudding:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with butter and sprinkle breadcrumbs on the bottom to prevent sticking. Place half of the macaroni in the dish, followed by the cottage cheese mixture, and then add the remaining macaroni on top, smoothing it out well.

4. Preparing the egg mixture:
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and sugar (1-2 tablespoons, depending on how sweet you like it). Pour the mixture evenly over the macaroni, ensuring all parts are well covered.

5. Baking:
Place the dish in the preheated oven and let the pudding bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the surface is golden and slightly crispy. It’s important not to open the oven door in the first 20 minutes to allow the pudding to rise properly.

Serving:
Macaroni and cottage cheese pudding is served warm, but it is just as delicious at room temperature. You can add a berry sauce or a vanilla sauce for extra flavor. Also, for a more sophisticated version, you can add some chocolate pieces or chopped nuts to the cheese mixture.

Useful tips:
- If you prefer a fluffier texture, you can add a bit of flour to the cottage cheese mixture.
- Raisins can be replaced with other dried fruits, such as apricots or cranberries, for a different flavor.
- This recipe is very versatile; you can experiment with various types of cheese, such as ricotta or goat cheese, for a more intense taste.

Enjoy this simple and delicious macaroni and cottage cheese pudding recipe, which is sure to bring smiles to the faces of your loved ones!