Main DishesApril 21, 2014
Calories
907
Sodium
1300mg
54% DV
Fat
76g
118% DV
Protein
18g
37% DV
Carbs
32g
11% DV
Fiber
5g
22% DV
Polpettone Italian Meatloaf
149
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For the decoration inside
1 boiled carrot, sliced lengthways in 4 pieces
1 lightly boiled courgette (zucchini), sliced lengthways in 4 pieces
1 or 2 hard-boiled eggs
For the polpettone itself
(1 cup) breadcrumbs to coat
(1 lb) very lean, quality ground beef
Fifth to half a nutmeg, grated (adjust quantity to taste)
2 eggs
1 cup parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
(1/4 lb) Parmesan cheese
(1/4 lb) ricotta cheese
2 boiled, mashed medium potatoes
3 heaped tablespoons flour
1 glass white wine
For the sauce
(2 lb) ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped
2 cloves garlic
Bunch basil (20 fresh leaves)
1 boiled carrot, sliced lengthways in 4 pieces
1 lightly boiled courgette (zucchini), sliced lengthways in 4 pieces
1 or 2 hard-boiled eggs
For the polpettone itself
(1 cup) breadcrumbs to coat
(1 lb) very lean, quality ground beef
Fifth to half a nutmeg, grated (adjust quantity to taste)
2 eggs
1 cup parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
(1/4 lb) Parmesan cheese
(1/4 lb) ricotta cheese
2 boiled, mashed medium potatoes
3 heaped tablespoons flour
1 glass white wine
For the sauce
(2 lb) ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped
2 cloves garlic
Bunch basil (20 fresh leaves)
Mix the ingredients for the polpettone very well, using a fork.
Roll out into a dinner plate size shape. Place the vegetables on the rolled mixture. Roll up into a “Yuletide log” shape. If using, toast the...
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See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
907
Sodium
1300mg
54% DV
Fat
76g
118% DV
Protein
18g
37% DV
Carbs
32g
11% DV
Fiber
5g
22% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat50g250%
Polysaturated Fat5g31%
Monosaturated Fat21g135%
Cholesterol218mg73%
Sodium1300mg54%
Potassium320mg9%
Protein18g37%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber5g22%
Sugar4g9%
Vitamin A3183IU63%
Vitamin B61mg52%
Vitamin C17mg28%
Calcium460mg46%
Iron1mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.