Baked MacaroniTimpana
Ingredients
1lb. short pastry
1lb. macaroni
1 lb. minced beef
8 oz. peeled tomatoes
1 small chopped onion
4 oz. grated cheese
4 oz. tomato paste
1/4 pt. water
3 hard boiled eggs
4 beaten eggs
2 tsp.dried basil
olive oil
salt and pepper
Method
Fry the onion, add the basil, add the minced beef fry till it is cooked. Add the tomatoes and the tomato paste. Cook for a few seconds. Slowly add the water and simmer till the beef is tender. Boil the macaroni, drain and cool. Chop the hard boiled eggs. Mix everything and season. Roll the pastry into a greased dish. Pour the mixture and cover with the pastry. Brush the top with egg wash. Cook in a moderate to hot oven. Serve hot or cold |