romanian sweet pasta
categories:  International | Vegetarian   

Prepared: 2004-06-12

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. eggless pasta
• 12 c. water
• 1 c. maple syrup
• 1/2 c. ground walnuts, or 1/3 c. ground poppy seeds
• 1/2 tsp. lemon rind, minced
• 11/2 c. raisins
• 1/2 tsp. powdered cloves
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation:

• cook pasta in boiling water until done
• drain
• heat maple syrup and walnuts or poppy seeds in a large pot over medium heat for 2 minutes
• add lemon rind, raisins, clove powder, and cinnamon
• continue cooking for 3 more minutes
• add cooked pasta
• mix well and serve warm

you can also pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes before serving.

makes 8 servings @ 395 calories per serving