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Polpettone with prosciutto and provolone

Meatloaf rolled with prosciutto and provolone cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground veal
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3 pieces of sliced Italian bread without the crust
  • 1/4 milk more if needed
  • 1 cup flavored Italian breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste *
  • 4-6 slices of thinly cut prosciutto
  • 4-6 slices of provolone
  • 2 cups basic tomato sauce
  • cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350
  • Let bread soak in milk for about 15-20 minutes (or until softened) add the meat to the bowl then the flavored bread crumbs, add 1 cup of basic tomato sauce with 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and the eggs. Mixall the ingredients together.
  • Next, lay out a large piece of wax/parchment paper and turn out the meat on the paper and flatten into a 14x9 rectangle. Now layer the prosciutto and provolone down the center of the meat. Using the wax paper begin to roll the meat; roll 3 times - gently pressing down on each roll.
  • Once rolled up seal any gaps and tuck in the edges.
  • Put in a baking dish and pour remaining tomato sauce on top. Spread out sauce evenly. Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour or until done. Let stand before cutting or cheese will ooze out.
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