Maltese Baked Macaroni (Timpana)

Ingredients:

1.5 lb. short pastry

1.5 lb. macaroni

1 lb. minced meat

4 oz. chicken liver

6 oz. peeled tomatoes

4 oz. chopped onion

2 oz. grated cheese

2 oz. tomato paste

1/4 pt. water

2 hard boiled eggs

4 eggs

Clove of garlic

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions:

Fry the onion and garlic. Add the meat and liver, 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 meat 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.

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