Best 3 Pasta Pudding Recipes

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Pasta pudding is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. Whether you prefer a traditional pasta pudding made with macaroni and cheese or an updated version featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and feta, there's a recipe perfect for every taste. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create a satisfying and flavorful pasta pudding that your entire family will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ACINI DE PEPE (PASTA) PUDDING



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This recipe was my Grandma's. I found this recipe in her recipe box after she had passed away, I was going through her recipes to make sure I had all of her "special" recipes so I could pass them down to my children. When I came across it, I asked my mother what it was because of the name on the recipe I was basically...

Provided by Michelle Antonacci

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 c acini de pepe (pasta)
1 can(s) of pineapple tidbits (large)
1 can(s) of mandrin oranges (large)
3/4 c sugar
2 large eggs
3 Tbsp (heaping) flour
1 small cool whip
1 jar(s) maraschino cherries (halved) optional

Steps:

  • 1. Drain all of your fruit and reserve the juice. Keep the fruit in a container in your fridge.
  • 2. Cook pasta and set aside to cool.
  • 3. Combine your fruit juice, sugar, eggs and flour, cook on medium heat until thick.
  • 4. Poor thickened mixture over the pasta and refrigerate overnight.
  • 5. Next day, re drain your fruit and add into the pasta. Fold in your cool whip and serve! :)

PASTA PUDDING



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You can add a tablespoon of raisins or diced dried fruit to this dish for added flavor. It's similar to a rice pudding type of dessert.

Provided by mermaidmagic

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup Italian pastina
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 tablespoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cook pastina in boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Drain and return to saucepan.
  • Add in the cream and 2 tablespoons of the sugar.
  • Stir over low heat until hot and thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in butter.
  • Spoon into bowls.
  • Combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon to sprinkle over top of pudding.

PASTA RAISINS PUDDING WITH CARAMELIZED APPLE TOPPING



Pasta Raisins Pudding with Caramelized Apple Topping image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup tiny shaped pasta of choice or orzo, boiled and drained
1/2 cup plumped up raisins
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups scalded milk
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups peeled and cored apples, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Pinch ground cinnamon
Powdered sugar for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine cooked pasta with raisins, zest and melted butter and spread into a shallow buttered 2 quart baking dish.
  • Beat sugar into eggs and whisk in milk and orange juice and pour over pasta. Set baking pan in a bain marie and bake for about an hour or until set.
  • While this is baking saute the apples in 2 tablespoons butter. Add sugar and cinnamon and saute over low heat until apples are tender and caramelized.
  • Remove pasta pudding from oven and let set 10 minutes before serving; serve topped with apples and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Tips:

  • Use day-old bread for a sturdier pudding.
  • Soak the bread in milk or cream until it is soft and pliable.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful pudding.
  • Add cooked meat, vegetables, or herbs to the pudding for a heartier dish.
  • Bake the pudding in a greased baking dish until it is golden brown and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Pasta pudding is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover pasta and bread, and it can be customized to suit your own taste. Whether you like it simple or savory, there is a pasta pudding recipe out there for you.

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