Meatloaf is a very popular dish all over the world. Perfect for leftovers, easy to prepare and nutritious. This is how we do it in Italy…
Ingredients (for 2)
- 2 cups ground beef
- 4 slices mortadella (about 3 oz.)
- 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt & pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 380 °F (180 °C)
- Soak breadcrumbs in a bowl with milk (use dry traditional bread crumbs if available)
- In a large bowl add ground beef, minced mortadella slices, soaked breadcrumbs and nutmeg, and mix well
- Beat eggs in a shallow plate, season with salt and black pepper and pour over the mixture
- Add freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese
- Mix thoroughly with clean hands or a fork
- Grease a shallow baking pan or loaf pan with some olive oil
- Shape the meat mixture into a long meatloaf and place on the baking pan
- Insert in the oven (medium rack) and bake for about 40-45 minutes, turning once
- When the meatloaf is ready, remove to a cutting board, let cool a few minutes and then cut in slices
- Arrange slices on a serving platter and add your favorite side
Best Served With
Steamed vegetables, green salad, smashed or roasted potatoes
Tips from the Chef
You can literally add everything you like: from zucchini to spinach, from scamorza cheese to ham
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