Italian-Style Meatloaf
With a few changes, this meatloaf recipe is now a healthy family meal that you can feel guilt-free serving.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
- 3 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
- 1/3 cup milk 1%
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground chicken or turkey
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, finely chopped
- 1 onion small, grated or finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan grated
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 6 cheese slices Gruyere, Emmental, Swiss Cheese, or any other cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, soak the bread in the milk then leave for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground poultry, parsley, onions, Parmesan, the bread soaked in milk, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix them very well with your hands until the mixture becomes compact.
- Divide the mixture in two to make two loaves if you don't have a big cast iron pan to cook them in. Spread the mixture on a piece of parchment paper or strong aluminum foil. At the center, layer the cheese.
- Roll to close with the help of the parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Over medium-high heat, prepare a large cast iron pan with extra virgin olive oil until hot then roll out the polpettone (or meatloaf) from the paper to the pan carefully. Brown all sides.
- Transfer the saucepan in the oven. After cooking for 15 minutes, pour the wine then cook for another 15 minutes or until the sauce is reduced by half.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes, slice then serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11