Stanley Tucci’s Timpano Recipe
Sara Collins
Stanley Tucci’s Timpano Recipe is bold, rich and full of joy. This classic Italian feast is baked pasta wrapped in dough. It looks like a giant drum of flavor. Many people saw it in his famous movie and fell in love with it.
Prep Time 1 hour hr
Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 750 kcal
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs for dough
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup water as needed
- 1 pound cooked pasta ziti or rigatoni
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 pound small meatballs cooked
- 1 cup sliced Italian sausage cooked
- 6 boiled eggs sliced
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup provolone cheese cubed
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup salami pieces optional
Layer the fillings
Add pasta, meatballs, sausage, cheese, eggs and salami in layers. Press gently so layers settle without breaking pasta.
- Do not overcook pasta
- Rest dough for easier rolling
- Grease pot very well
- Pack layers gently, not tightly
- Let timpano rest before slicing
- Use quality cheese for best flavor
- Add extra sauce while serving if you like
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