Timballo Di Scrippelle Alla Teramana: Teramo-style Crepe Lasagna

Timballo di Scrippelle alla Teramana, also known as Teramo-Style Crepe Lasagna, is a traditional dish from the Abruzzo region of Italy. This rich and flavorful dish is made with layers of crepes, meat sauce, cheese, and eggs, all baked to perfection.

Dietary Restrictions None Main Course Abruzzese and Molisan Abruzzo Italian Cuisine Crepes Meat Sauce Cheese
Timballo Di Scrippelle Alla Teramana: Teramo-style Crepe Lasagna

Ingredients

  • 12 crepes
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Pour in the red wine and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the grated Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses.
  5. Grease a baking dish and layer 4 crepes on the bottom. Spread a layer of meat sauce on top, then pour some of the egg and cheese mixture over the sauce.
  6. Continue layering the crepes, meat sauce, and egg mixture until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  8. Let the timballo rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop, Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
30g

Supplies

Baking dish Skillet Bowl

Tools

Oven Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Timballo di Scrippelle alla Teramana with a fresh green salad and a glass of red wine for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with sautéed mushrooms and spinach.

Cost

$25