Timpana Its Not For the Faint Hearted! Recipe

Name: Timpana Its Not For the Faint Hearted!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Large Onion, Diced; 3 Cloves Of Garlic, Minced; 2 Fresh Bay Leaves; Olive Oil; 500g (2 1/4 Cups) Rindless Bacon, Finely Minced; 500g (2 1/4 Cups) Organic Minced Beef; 400g (1 3/4 Cups Or 14oz) Tin Of Diced Italian Tomatoes; 125ml (1/2 Cups) Beef Or Chicken Stock; 3 Tbsp Of Tomato Paste; Grated Fresh Nutmeg; Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper; 500g (17 1/2 Oz) Macaroni; 4 Organic Eggs (1 Egg To Glaze Pastry); 6 Tbsp Of Grated Grano Padano; 2 X 375g (13 Oz Each) Packets Of Butter Puff Pastry

Servings: persons

1 Large Onion, Diced
3 Cloves Of Garlic, Minced
2 Fresh Bay Leaves
Olive Oil
500g (2 1/4 Cups) Rindless Bacon, Finely Minced
500g (2 1/4 Cups) Organic Minced Beef
400g (1 3/4 Cups Or 14oz) Tin Of Diced Italian Tomatoes
125ml (1/2 Cups) Beef Or Chicken Stock
3 Tbsp Of Tomato Paste
Grated Fresh Nutmeg
Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
500g (17 1/2 Oz) Macaroni
4 Organic Eggs (1 Egg To Glaze Pastry)
6 Tbsp Of Grated Grano Padano
2 X 375g (13 Oz Each) Packets Of Butter Puff Pastry

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Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7
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Fry the onion, garlic and bay leaf in some olive oil until soft.
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Add the minced bacon and beef and cook for 15 minutes.
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Add the diced tin tomatoes, beef stock and tomato paste and cook for a further few minutes.
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Grate in some nutmeg, season to taste and gently simmer for a further 30 minutes
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Meanwhile, cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the instructions on the packet.
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When the pasta is al dente, drain and mix the meat sauce into the macaroni.
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Add three eggs and the grated grano padano.
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Mix well and then allow to cool.
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Lightly oil a 40x26cm baking dish and then roll out half the puff pastry to fit the baking dish.
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Spoon the macaroni and meat sauce into the baking dish.
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Cover with the remaining puff pastry and fold the edges.
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Glaze the top and edges with beaten egg.
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Bake at to 220C/425F/Gas 7 for 15 minutes and then reduce the oven to 180C/350F/Gas4 and bake for a further 30 minutes.
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Once cooked, allow the timpana to stand for 10 minutes before serving as this allows for the timpana to slice neatly.

1575

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Large Onion, Diced, 3 Cloves Of Garlic, Minced, 2 Fresh Bay Leaves, Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Timpana Its Not For the Faint Hearted! falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Timpana Its Not For the Faint Hearted!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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