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Timbale of Macaroni

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Timbale of Macaroni

A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Let the macaroni be rather overdone, fill when nearly cold, press well down, use a moderately heated oven

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Original Historical Recipe

Preserved exactly as written in the original source

Original Ingredients

small macaroni (vermicelli, spaghetti, tagliarini)
butter
grated cheese
one or two eggs
bread crumb
well-flavored mince of meat, poultry or game

Original Instructions

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Break in very short lengths small macaroni (vermicelli, spaghetti, tagliarini)

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Let it be rather overdone

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Dress it with butter and grated cheese

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Then work into it one or two eggs, according to quantity

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Butter and bread crumb a plain mold, and when the macaroni is nearly cold fill the mold with it, pressing it well down and leaving a hollow in the centre

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Into which place a well-flavored mince of meat, poultry or game

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Then fill up the mold with more macaroni, pressed well down

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Bake in a moderately heated oven, turn out and serve

Chef Cecil's Modern Tips Below

Chef Cecil's Modern Tips

Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe

Overcooking the pasta releases excess starch, which acts as a natural binder when combined with eggs and cheese, creating a cohesive structure that holds its shape when unmolded. Cooling the pasta before molding allows the starches to retrograde and firm up, while the eggs coagulate during baking to cement the structure. The bread crumb coating prevents sticking and creates a golden, crispy exterior that contrasts with the tender interior.

Make Ahead

The timbale can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead, covered tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking, and add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if still cold in the center.

Storage

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual slices in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave on 50% power until warmed through. The timbale can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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Make Ahead

The timbale can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead, covered tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking, and add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if still cold in the center.

Storage

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual slices in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave on 50% power until warmed through. The timbale can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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