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Timpano Di Maccheroni

Timpano Di Maccheroni prepared dish

Timpano di maccheroni is a traditional italian pasta dome filled with a rich blend of meats, cheeses, and tomato sauce. This impressive dish is perfect for special occasions and showcases the beauty of italian cuisine. Serve it sliced to reveal the delightful layers within!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 90 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 90 min · Total: 120 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 250 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 250 g ricotta cheese
  • 100 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 2 large egg
  • 200 g italian sausage
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 500 g maccheroni pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp basil (chopped)
  • 400 g tomato sauce
  • 300 g ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cook the maccheroni pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet, cooking until browned and fully cooked through.
  5. Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and chopped basil, then simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, meat sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and eggs until well mixed.
  7. Transfer the mixture into a greased dome-shaped baking dish, pressing down firmly to pack it in.
  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Allow the timpano to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 570
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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