Classic Italian Meatloaf / Polpettone

Ingredients

• 1.3 pounds leaner ground beef
• 10 1/2 ounces Italian sausages (about 3 sausages)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 slices bread* (soaked in milk and excess moisture squeezed)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 egg
• 2 pinches salt**
• 2 dashes pepper
• 3-4 medium - large potatoes (peeled and large cubed)
• 1-2 onions (peeled and quartered)
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (leaves only chopped)
• 1-2 teaspoons oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly oil a medium to large baking dish.

2. 2

   --- FOR THE POLPETTONE ---

3. 3

   In a large bowl add the ground beef, Italian sausage (remove the casing and break into pieces), the parmesan cheese, moist bread, oregano, egg, salt and pepper gently combine well, form into a log and place in prepared baking pan.

4. 4

   --- FOR THE ROASTED POTATOES & ONIONS ---

5. 5

   In a large bowl toss together the cut up potatoes, onions (they can be left out if desired), rosemary, oregano, salt and olive oil. Place around the polpettone.

6. 6

   Bake for approximately one hour (halfway through check for excess liquid in the pan and drain carefully if necessary/or when thermometer reads 160F / 70C) . Let sit 5 minutes before cutting. Serve. Enjoy!