Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 3/4 c. pineapple juice
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 3 qt. water
  • 1 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1 pkg. (16 oz.) acini de pepe (pasta)
  • 3 cans (11 oz. each) drained mandarin oranges
  • 2 cans (20 oz. each) drained pineapple chunks
  • 1 can (20 oz.) drained crushed pineapple
  • 1 (9 oz.) whipped topping
  • 1 c. mini marshmallows
  • 1 c. coconut

Method

  • Combine sugar, flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Gradually stir in pineapple juice and eggs.
  • Cook over moderate heat.
  • Stir until thickened.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Cool mixture to room temperature. Bring water, remaining 2 teaspoons salt and oil to a boil.
  • Add pasta.
  • Cook at a rapid boil until pasta is done.
  • Drain pasta. Rinse with water.
  • Drain again and cool to room temperature.