My Aunt Stavroula’s Makaronopita
Serves 6
   Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
   5 eggs
   300ml fresh cream
   Cracked pepper
   100g fresh ricotta, crumbed
   100g Greek feta, crumbed
   100g kefalotiri cheese, grated
   120g macaroni, cooked until tender
   Ground nutmeg to garnish


Preheat the oven
to 180º C. Brush a baking dish with olive oil.
   In a bowl, beat the eggs and cream together. Stir in some pepper, then add all the cheeses and mix again.
   Add the pasta, then spoon into the baking dish and sprinkle some nutmeg over the top. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until golden brown on top.
   Allow it to cool a little before cutting and serving.

From: Maria’s Greek Family Table. By Maria Benardis. Published by Lantern/Penguin, $59.95.
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