Lamb Meatloaf

I can provide you with a recipe for a lamb meatloaf, with an Italian touch of course. Here are the ingredients and step-by-step preparation.

Ingredients

• 600 g of ground lamb meat
• 1 egg
• 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 80 g of stale bread
• 100 ml of milk
• 1 clove of garlic
• Parsley to taste
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Bread crumbs to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 sprig of rosemary (optional)
• Slices of bacon (optional, to wrap the meatloaf)

Preparation

1. Start by soaking the stale bread in milk for a few minutes until it softens.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb meat with the squeezed bread, the egg, the grated Parmesan, the finely chopped (or grated) garlic, a handful of freshly chopped parsley, salt, and ground black pepper to taste.
3. Knead well with your hands until you have a homogeneous mixture. If the mixture is too soft, you can add some bread crumbs to absorb the moisture.
4. Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
5. Shape the mixture into a meatloaf. If you like, you can wrap the meatloaf with bacon slices, which will help retain moisture and add flavor during cooking.
6. Place the meatloaf on the tray, add a drizzle of olive oil on top and, if you like, a few sprigs of rosemary for flavor.
7. Bake at 180 °C (preheated oven) for about 45-60 minutes, until the surface is golden brown and, when inserting a toothpick in the center, it comes out clean.
8. Once cooked, let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before cutting it into slices.

Curiosity

Meatloaf is a classic of Italian home cooking, and each family may have its own secret version. It is often enriched with a variety of ingredients, such as cooked ham, cheese, or minced vegetables. It offers great versatility and allows for experimentation according to tastes and ingredients available.

Happy cooking and enjoy your meal!