Classic Italian Meatloaf / Polpettone
User Reviews
4.8
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
505 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Classic Italian Meatloaf / Polpettone
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A delicious Baked Italian Meatloaf / Polpettone the perfect dinner idea. A moist tasty meatloaf baked with rosemary potatoes, one pan dinner.
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Ingredients
FOR THE POLPETTONE
- 1.3 pounds leaner ground beef
- 10½ ounces Italian sausages (about 3 sausages)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 slices bread* (soaked in milk and excess moisture squeezed)
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 egg
- 2 pinches salt**
- 2 dashes pepper
*if possible use day old Italian bread, crust removed.
**check for salt in the sausages before adding 2 pinches.
FOR THE ROASTED POTATOES & ONIONS
- 3-4 medium - large potatoes (peeled and large cubed)
- 1-2 onions (peeled and quartered)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (leaves only chopped)
- 1-2 teaspoons oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly oil a medium to large baking dish.
FOR THE POLPETTONE
- In a large bowl add the ground beef, Italian sausage (remove the casing and break into pieces), the parmesan cheese, moist bread, oregano, egg, salt and pepper gently combine well, form into a log and place in prepared baking pan.
FOR THE ROASTED POTATOES & ONIONS
- In a large bowl toss together the cut up potatoes, onions (they can be left out if desired), rosemary, oregano, salt and olive oil. Place around the polpettone.
- Bake for approximately one hour (halfway through check for excess liquid in the pan and drain carefully if necessary/or when thermometer reads 160F / 70C) . Let sit 5 minutes before cutting. Serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
505kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
937mg
(39%)
Potassium
479mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2.3mg
(3%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 937mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
24 reviews
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