Polpettone

An Italian-style meatloaf stuffed with ham, sautéed until golden, then baked in a homemade savory tomato and vegetable sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 715.7 kcals 2862.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 31.6 grams 126.2 grams
Fat 49.7 grams 198.8 grams
Protein 35.6 grams 142.4 grams
Cook Time
85 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
20
g
Parmesan
grated large handful
3
piece
Eggs
free-range
GrainsCereals
110
g
Breadcrumbs
soaked in water
Liquids
Meat
400
g
Beef
minced
100
g
Ham
sliced
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
whole
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
Parsley
finely chopped
2
cloves
Garlic
finely chopped, for polpettone
OilsFats
6
tbsp
Olive Oil
for the tomato sauce
5
tbsp
Olive Oil
for frying polpettone
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Red Onion
large, finely chopped
800
g
75
g
Onion
finely chopped, for polpettone
40
g
Carrot
chopped

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a pan and fry chopped onion for 7 minutes.
  • Add whole garlic cloves and cook for one minute before seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and stock, then simmer and reduce for 40 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 180°C.
  • Combine onion, parsley, carrot, parmesan, beef, one egg, and chopped garlic in a bowl.
  • Add a second egg, mix by hand, and form into a rectangle with ham in the center.
  • Coat the meatloaf in a final beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then brown in olive oil for 15 minutes.
  • Place meatloaf in a baking tray, pour sauce over it, and bake for 40 minutes until juices run clear.