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Italian Loaf 01

Make Italian Loaf 01 at home with Bread, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Celery. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 slice
• 3 tbsp
• 1 stick

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Soak the bread in warm milk, then squeeze it dry and reduce to crumbs.

2. 2

   Mix together with the minced meat, chopped ham, egg, salt and chopped parsley.

3. 3

   Add the grated Parmesan cheese.

4. 4

   Blend together thoroughly for a few minutes, then, with your hands slightly moistened, form into an oval shaped loaf (be very careful not to leave any cracks or gaps, otherwise the loaf will open and fall apart during the cooking).

5. 5

   Pour the oil into a large, earthenware dish with low sides and warm gently.

6. 6

   Roll the meat loaf lightly in the flour and place in the dish.

7. 7

   Brown evenly all over so that the surface forms a crispy crust.

8. 8

   Add the chopped carrot, celery and onion, toss until golden and pour in half a glass of white wine.

9. 9

   Leave to evaporate and add half a glass of water.

10. 10

    Leave it to set for a few minutes and then cut into thick slices.

11. 11

    Pour its own hot gravy over and serve with potato puree.

12. 12

    Add some sliced mushrooms to the sauce for a really special flavor.