Timpana (Baked Macaroni Pie) is a traditional Maltese recipe for a classic dish of macaroni mixed with beef, cheese and egs in an onion, beef stock and tomato sauce that's oven baked in a pastry shell to finish. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Maltese version of: Baked Macaroni Pie (Timpana).
Heat a little olive oil in a pan, add the onions and fry for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the meat and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, or until browned all over. Stir in the stock and tomato purée then bring to a simmer and cook for a further 20 minutes.
Prepare the pastry according to the directions and set aside.
In the meantime, bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook for about 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain the pasta then place in a large bowl. Add the cooked meat and its sauce then chop the eggs and add these along with the seasonings. Stir well to combine then set aside.
Line the base of a large pie dish with your pastry, pour in the beef mix then pour over the beaten eggs and sprinkle with the grated cheese. Transfer to an oven pre-heated to 170°C and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the pastry is cooked through and the filling is set.
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