Μακαρόνια του Φούρνου

Name: Μακαρόνια του Φούρνου
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cypriot
Ingredients: 500g penne pasta; 500g minced beef; 1 large onion, diced; 400g crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp dried mint; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp flour; 2.5 cups milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 100g halloumi, grated; Olive oil; Salt and pepper

Μακαρόνια του Φούρνου (mah-kah-ROH-nee-ah too FOOR-noo)

Cypriot Baked Pasta

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 474 kcal

A beloved baked pasta dish with penne, spiced beef mince, tomato sauce, and mint, topped with halloumi-enriched bechamel and baked until golden and set.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 24.0g

Carbs 45.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs ⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

large baking dish large pot saucepan whisk

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large rectangular dish

Garnishes: dried mint, grated halloumi

Accompaniments: village salad

Ingredients

500g penne pasta
500g minced beef
1 large onion, diced
400g crushed tomatoes
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp dried mint
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2.5 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
100g halloumi, grated
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Cook penne until al dente. Drain and toss with a little olive oil.
2
Brown minced beef with onion. Add crushed tomatoes, cinnamon, dried mint, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes.
3
Make bechamel: melt butter, whisk in flour, gradually add milk. Cook until thick. Off heat, stir in eggs and grated halloumi.
4
Combine cooked pasta with the meat sauce. Spread in a greased baking dish.
5
Pour bechamel evenly over the top.
6
Bake at 180°C for 40-45 minutes until golden and set. Rest 15 minutes before slicing.

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Did You Know?

This is often called the Cypriot lasagne — served at virtually every wedding, baptism, and holiday gathering on the island.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large baking dish
large pot
saucepan
whisk

Garnishing

dried mint, grated halloumi

Accompaniments

village salad

The Story Behind Μακαρόνια του Φούρνου

Makaronia tou fournou is the island's most popular comfort dish, blending Italian pasta influence with Cypriot spicing and the ever-present halloumi. It is the dish most associated with Cypriot celebrations and is prepared in enormous trays for communal feasting.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed sunday lunch, holidays 📜 Origins: Traditional Cypriot

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