Ingredients (Serves 4)
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500 g mixed minced meat (beef and pork)
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2 slices of stale bread
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100 ml milk
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1 egg
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50 g grated Parmesan cheese
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Nutmeg, to taste
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100 g cooked ham (optional)
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100 g sliced cheese (optional, such as scamorza or provola)
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Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
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1 glass of vegetable broth or water
Grandma’s Trick: Cooking in a Pan
The secret to a tender, flavorful meatloaf is slow cooking with the lid on, which keeps the meat juicy and prevents it from drying out. Another simple trick is soaking the bread in milk before adding it to the meat—this guarantees the perfect texture.
