Maggie's Farm

A reader advised us that the Macaroni Pie in The Leopard was one local version of Timballo (or "Timpano"). There appear to be numerous local versions. I've never heard of it, but I want to try a good one.

Sometimes it's made with eggplant (aubergines), sometimes not. The version I had read about had hard-boiled eggs and chicken liver in it. Sounded delicious.

Here's a good post about Timballo. Lots of recipes pop up if you google "Timballo recipe."

Many of the recipes are made with Tagliarini, and almost sound like a molded Mac and Cheese with goodies inside, while some seem more like a molded lasagna.

Off topic, but during my research I stumbled on more tagliarini - the well-molded Bianca Tagliarini.