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Italian-Style Meatloaf with Tomato-Brown Sugar Sauce and Polenta Rounds

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Rett Main Course
Kategori Italian
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tube (18 ounces) prepared polenta, cut into 8 rounds
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly combined. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a loaf pan.
  • Bake the meatloaf at 350°F for 45 minutes. While it bakes, stir the tomato sauce and brown sugar together in a small saucepan. Heat the sauce over medium-low heat until the brown sugar dissolves, then keep it warm.
  • Brush both sides of the polenta rounds with olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for the last 15 minutes alongside the meatloaf until the edges turn golden.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice it and serve the pieces with the warm tomato-brown sugar sauce spooned over the top. Add the polenta rounds on the side and finish with a few fresh basil leaves.

merknader

Slice the polenta into even rounds so they cook at the same rate. If the sauce tastes too sweet after mixing, add a pinch more oregano to balance it. Leftovers reheat well in a covered skillet over low heat with a splash of water to keep the meatloaf from drying out.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Mixing bowl, loaf pan, baking sheet, small saucepan