Steamed meat and pasta pudding is served hot and makes a filling children's dish for cold winter days.
ingredients
serves 4
6 ounce macaroni
1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 pound minced (ground) pork
14 ounce canned tomatoes, drained
1/4 pound frozen green beans, thawed
salt
1 garlic clove, crushed
freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 egg, beaten
method
1. Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water with the oil for 10 - 12 minutes or until just tender.
2. Drain, then mix with the remaining ingredients.
3. Spoon into a greased 1 qt pudding bowl. Cover with greased foil, making a pleat across the centre to allow for expansion.
4. Steam for 2 hours, replenishing the water when necessary.
Serve hot.
more information
Cooking time: 2 1/4 hours
