Meat Loaf Bolognese
Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
This dish contains many of the flavors of sauce Bolognese, the classic Italian ragù of pancetta, a mixture of ground meats, and aromatic ingredients stewed together. Round out the meal with polenta. Garnish with chopped fresh rosemary, if desired.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°.
Step 2
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 3/4 cup. Arrange breadcrumbs on a baking sheet; bake at 350° for 8 minutes.
Step 3
Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pancetta; sauté for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup shallots and carrot; sauté 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Add wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Remove pan from heat; cool 5 minutes. Combine the breadcrumbs, pancetta mixture, milk, and next 6 ingredients (through veal) in a large bowl; gently mix until just combined.
Step 4
Transfer mixture to a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray; do not pack. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°. Let stand 10 minutes; cut into 6 slices.
Step 5
To prepare sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cremini mushrooms and 2 tablespoons shallots; sauté for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add flour, and cook for 1 minute. Add 1 cup beef broth; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in half-and-half, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and dash of salt. Cook for 30 seconds. Serve with meat loaf.
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StephMerrifield's Review
Truly outstanding and better than meatloaf. We followed instructions exactly with two minor changes- no veal, more of other two and 1/8 cup of red wine with sauce as well. I don't think either of these changes made big impact- this is just a great recipe as is! Sauce is good but meatloaf was good without it too (we served our sauce on the side)
MargaretK's Review
Really tasty and juicy. I cooked this exactly to the recipe and my husband and I loved it. The mushroom gravy on top is an excellent touch.
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