The meatloaf sauce is a hybrid recipe, which combines the classic meatballs with that of baked meatloaf . In reality here in Campania it is one of the classic Sunday dishes, when the family gathers around the table for a moment of sharing and conviviality in harmony.
The recipe is a bit long, but rather easy and not too elaborate, plus only one pan gets dirty and therefore I also find it very practical.
In addition, it allows you, if you want, to take advantage of the cooking sauce to season the pasta, which I find really convenient! In this case I opted for a filling with artichokes, bacon and mozzarella, but if you prefer you can go to the classic cooked ham or choose the ingredients you prefer 😉 Have you ever tried to make meatloaf with sauce ?
Ingredients of Meatloaf with sauce
for the meatloaf
- 700 gr of ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 100 gr of bread
- 1 potato
- 30 gr of grated Parmesan cheese
- 100 gr of artichoke hearts in oil
- 100 gr of bacon
- 150 gr of mozzarella
- salt
- basil
- bread crumbs
- for the sauce
- 750 ml of tomato sauce
- 1 clove of garlic
- basil
- salt
- extra virgin olive oil
How to make meatloaf with sauce
Put the bread to soak in the water so that it sponges.
Meanwhile, boil the potato for about 35 minutes in boiling water.
Put the potato (peeled and mashed), the eggs, the squeezed bread, the parmesan, the chopped basil, a pinch of salt and obviously the meat in a large bowl.
Mix with your hands until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Prepare the filling by cutting the mozzarella into cubes: if it is very fresh, try to squeeze it a little, gently, with your hands, before using it, so as not to lose too much serum during cooking.
Roll out the dough on a sheet of parchment paper to create a rectangle.
Arrange the filling of artichokes, bacon and mozzarella in the center ().
Roll up the dough covering the filling and seal the edges well so that nothing comes out during cooking.
Fry the garlic with oil in a pan large enough to hold the meatloaf.
Once golden brown, remove the garlic, add the meatloaf and brown it on both sides.
Add the tomato puree, add salt and chopped basil, cover with a lid and start cooking, over moderate heat.
You will have to cook for about 40 minutes, carefully turning the meatloaf halfway through cooking and sprinkling it every now and then with the sauce so as not to let it dry out.
The meatloaf with sauce is ready: you can serve it as a single dish, adding a vegetable and a little bread for the inevitable shoe, or use the tasty sauce to season the pasta!
Meatloaf with sauce
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 90
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Description
The meatloaf sauce is a hybrid recipe, which combines the classic meatballs with that of baked meatloaf .
Ingredients
for the meatloaf
- 700 gr of ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 100 gr of bread
- 1 potato
- 30 gr of grated Parmesan cheese
- 100 gr of artichoke hearts in oil
- 100 gr of bacon
- 150 gr of mozzarella
- salt
- basil
- bread crumbs
- for the sauce
- 750 ml of tomato sauce
- 1 clove of garlic
- basil
- salt
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Put the bread to soak in the water so that it sponges.
Meanwhile, boil the potato for about 35 minutes in boiling water.
Put the potato (peeled and mashed), the eggs, the squeezed bread, the parmesan, the chopped basil, a pinch of salt and obviously the meat in a large bowl.
Mix with your hands until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Prepare the filling by cutting the mozzarella into cubes: if it is very fresh, try to squeeze it a little, gently, with your hands, before using it, so as not to lose too much serum during cooking.
Roll out the dough on a sheet of parchment paper to create a rectangle.
Arrange the filling of artichokes, bacon and mozzarella in the center ().
Roll up the dough covering the filling and seal the edges well so that nothing comes out during cooking.
Fry the garlic with oil in a pan large enough to hold the meatloaf.
Once golden brown, remove the garlic, add the meatloaf and brown it on both sides.
Add the tomato puree, add salt and chopped basil, cover with a lid and start cooking, over moderate heat.
You will have to cook for about 40 minutes, carefully turning the meatloaf halfway through cooking and sprinkling it every now and then with the sauce so as not to let it dry out.
The meatloaf with sauce is ready: you can serve it as a single dish, adding a vegetable and a little bread for the inevitable shoe, or use the tasty sauce to season the pasta!
