Title: Timpano or Timbalo
Categories: Pasta Ethnic Casserole
Yield: 12 Servings

1	pk	Phyllo dough
1 1/2	lb	Penne cooked al dente in light sauce
6		Italian sausages cooked in their casings and sliced diagonal
4		Eggplants, grill and slice into 1/2" slices
6		Zucchini, grill and slice into 1/2" slices
6		Yellow squash, grill and slice into 1/2" slices
4		Bulbs fennel, grill and slice into 1/2" slices
12		Plum tomatoes, grill and slice into 1/2" slices
2	c	Grated fresh parmesan cheese
8		Hard boiled eggs, cut into 1/2" slices
2	c	Light marinara sauce
6		Beaten eggs

Preparation:

1. Oil the pan or wash-basin generously with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of olive oil so that the phyllo dough will not stick. Line the pan with phyllo dough, leaving at least 6" overlay to drape the timpano.

2. Layer the filling as you would with lasagne, but press down with your hands so the timpano will hold and it will be well defined.

3. Add lightly sauced penne about 2" or so. Add various grilled vegetables in a single layer.

4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and drizzle about 3/4 cup of marinara sauce over the first layer.

5. Add 1/2 of the hard-boiled eggs, cut-side down.

6. Repeat layers until pan is filled.

7. Add beaten eggs which will set the timpano. Fold overlay over bottom of timpano.

8. Bake on middle rack of 350 degree oven for 1 1 1/2 hours until crust is golden. Check timpano after 45 minutes. If the top layer is cooking too rapidly, lightly cover with foil.

9. The recipe may be altered with the ingredients of your choice.

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