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Italian Meatloaf

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, Polpettone is a comforting dish traditionally made with leftover meats and served during family gatherings. It reflects the Italian ethos of utilizing simple ingredients to create hearty meals. Today, variations exist worldwide, with each culture adding its own twist to this classic.

ItalianITmain
75 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
400 g di carne tritata mista
1 kg e 200 di patate bollite
3 cucchiai di grana
sale
pepe nero
2 uova
prezzemolo
100 g di prosciutto cotto
200 g di caciotta o emmental
pane grattugiato
olio evo

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

1

Boil the potatoes until tender and then mash them.

2

In a bowl, combine the minced meat, mashed potatoes, grated cheese, eggs, chopped parsley, diced prosciutto, and season with salt and black pepper.

3

Mix everything until well combined.

4

Shape the mixture into a log or roll.

5

Cut the roll into slices to create 'girelle' (spirals).

6

Coat the slices with breadcrumbs.

7

Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the slices until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

nut-free

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

PolpettoneItalian Polpettone
Local Name: Polpettone

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