{"id":144,"date":"2024-04-26T15:46:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T14:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/?p=144"},"modified":"2025-11-04T14:08:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:08:55","slug":"makaroni-in-the-oven-cyprus-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/?p=144","title":{"rendered":"Makaroni In The Oven Dish"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"144\" class=\"elementor elementor-144\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd2d11 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4dd2d11\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c36c23 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c36c23\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92749be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92749be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Makaroni in the Oven: A Cypriot Favourite<\/span><\/h5><p>Makaroni in the oven is a well-loved pasta dish that people enjoy around the world. This hearty meal began in Cyprus, a beautiful island in the eastern Mediterranean. Cooks typically prepare it with macaroni pasta, tomato sauce, ground meat, and a blend of herbs and spices.<\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The History of Makaroni<\/span><\/h5><p>In the early 20th century, Cypriot villagers created makaroni in the oven using basic, affordable ingredients. They aimed to feed their families with simple but satisfying food. As time passed, more locals embraced the dish, and it gradually gained popularity beyond the island\u2019s borders.<\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Role of Macaroni<\/span><\/h5><p>Macaroni pasta plays a central role in this recipe. Made from durum wheat, its firm texture and short, curved shape make it perfect for baking. It holds its form during cooking and pairs beautifully with rich, savoury sauces. Generations of Cypriots have turned to makaroni in the oven for comforting meals filled with flavour and tradition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-872d12f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"872d12f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Easy-Creamy-Pasta-with-Cheese.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3656\" alt=\"Easy Creamy Pasta with Cheese\" srcset=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Easy-Creamy-Pasta-with-Cheese.avif 810w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Easy-Creamy-Pasta-with-Cheese-300x211.avif 300w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Easy-Creamy-Pasta-with-Cheese-768x540.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81ff6e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81ff6e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Served as a Main Meal or Side Dish<\/span><\/h5><p>Makaroni in the oven is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for family dinners and gatherings. It can be served as a main course or as a side dish alongside a salad or other vegetables. It is also a great option for meal prep, as it can be made ahead of time and reheated throughout the week.<\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Delicious and Comforting Dish<\/span><\/h5><p>In conclusion, makaroni in the oven is a delicious and comforting dish that has its roots in Cyprus. It\u2019s simple yet flavourful ingredients and easy preparation makes it a favourite among home cooks and food lovers alike. Whether enjoyed as a family dinner or a meal prep option, makaroni in the oven is sure to satisfy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19f2802 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"19f2802\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ada1e08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ada1e08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Here's a Recipe for Makaroni in the Oven, a Popular Dish in Cyprus:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c403da e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c403da\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45fb74e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45fb74e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bf8798 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bf8798\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ingredients<\/span>:<\/h5><p>500g macaroni<br \/>500g ground beef or pork<br \/>1 onion, finely chopped (optional)<br \/>1 can of chopped tomatoes<br \/>1\/4 cup of red wine (optional)<br \/>1 tablespoon olive oil<br \/>1\/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br \/>1\/2 teaspoon ground allspice<br \/>Salt and pepper to taste<br \/>2 cups of grated cheddar cheese<\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-sider-select-id=\"e15b5f22-497e-4f9e-ae05-7490ebf5c61a\">For the B\u00e9chamel Cream<\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">8 tsps of plane flour\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3 eggs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Olive oil to make the ruex (as much as needed)<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72ea9db e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"72ea9db\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e31d6cf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e31d6cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cooking-The-Minced-Meat.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-150\" alt=\"Cooking The Minced Meat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cooking-The-Minced-Meat.jpg 960w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cooking-The-Minced-Meat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cooking-The-Minced-Meat-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cooking-The-Minced-Meat-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cooking-The-Minced-Meat-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-736017f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"736017f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Makaroni-in-the-Oven.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-151\" alt=\"Makaroni in the Oven\" srcset=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Makaroni-in-the-Oven.jpg 960w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Makaroni-in-the-Oven-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Makaroni-in-the-Oven-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Makaroni-in-the-Oven-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Makaroni-in-the-Oven-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0859170 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0859170\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad00cd9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ad00cd9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a76985 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a76985\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-sider-select-id=\"a0253b4e-a656-4841-8acd-a9c332ba9bb2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><ol><li>Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C.<\/li><li>Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.<\/li><li>Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced meat (beef or pork) and onion and cook until is browned and the onion is softened.<\/li><li>Add the chopped tomatoes, water, red wine, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.<\/li><li>Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.<\/li><li>Place a layer of the cooked macaroni in baking dish; make sure it covers the base of the dish.<\/li><li>Add the cooked minced meat on top and spread it in the dish on top of the makaroni.<\/li><li>Add the rest of the macaroni on the top to cover the minced meat and pour the b\u00e9chamel cream on top and spread evenly.<\/li><li>Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top.<\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"10\"><li>Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.<\/li><\/ol><p>Enjoy your delicious makaroni in the Oven!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e7eedf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9e7eedf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a0a074 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a0a074\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a38cc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a38cc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wine Recommended<\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b538ac1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b538ac1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-sider-select-id=\"02fec035-14ff-4612-8e66-ccf145cbeeb4\">Makaroni In The Oven (or &#8220;Pastitsio&#8221;) is a classic Cypriot comfort food. It features pasta layered with seasoned minced meat, b\u00e9chamel sauce, and a hint of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. With this dish, you might want to try a medium-bodied red wine like Merlot or Xynisteri (White Wine). These wines have enough acidity and tannins to cut through the dish&#8217;s richness while complementing its savoury flavours. For Makaroni in the oven, it is highly recommended to try the Merlot.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da5cd3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da5cd3b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8099b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f8099b3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eb3908 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5eb3908\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/merlot-cypriot-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span>Merlot Wine<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h5><p><a href=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/merlot-cypriot-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Merlot<\/span> <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a>is a popular red wine grape variety grown all over the world, including in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The island&#8217;s warm climate and rocky soils help produce a unique, flavorful wine. Cyprus <a href=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/merlot-cypriot-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Merlot<\/span> <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a>is known for its rich, fruity taste, with hints of black cherry, plum, and vanilla. It pairs well with grilled meats, pasta dishes, and strong cheeses. So, if you&#8217;re looking for a delicious and unique red wine, be sure to try a bottle of Merlot from Cyprus!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f81ca6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f81ca6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3bb1dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f3bb1dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/merlot-cypriot-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Merlot-Cyprus-Wine.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3725\" alt=\"Merlot Cyprus Wine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Merlot-Cyprus-Wine.jpg 960w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Merlot-Cyprus-Wine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Merlot-Cyprus-Wine-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Merlot-Cyprus-Wine-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Merlot-Cyprus-Wine-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be1b329 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be1b329\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1125584 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1125584\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f14e0ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f14e0ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Xynisteri (White Wine)<\/span><\/h5><p>Profile: Xynisteri is a light, refreshing white wine variety native to Cyprus. It\u2019s typically dry with citrus and floral notes, which help balance the creaminess of the b\u00e9chamel and the savoury spices in the meat.<br \/>Pairing: Xynisteri wines are bright and lightly acidic, making them a good choice if you prefer a refreshing counterpoint to the richness of Makaroni tou Fournou.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b91b20 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0b91b20\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b715069 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b715069\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Xynisteri-Cypriot-Wine.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5798\" alt=\"Xynisteri Cypriot Wine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Xynisteri-Cypriot-Wine.jpg 960w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Xynisteri-Cypriot-Wine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Xynisteri-Cypriot-Wine-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Xynisteri-Cypriot-Wine-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/time4cooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Xynisteri-Cypriot-Wine-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecae74d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ecae74d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed323d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed323d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Suggested Producers<\/strong>: Look for producers like Zambartas, Tsiakkas, or Vouni Panayia, who make high-quality Xynisteri wines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Makaroni in the Oven: A Cypriot Favourite Makaroni in the oven is a well-loved pasta dish that people enjoy around the world. 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