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Genoese Meatloaf

Genoese Meatloaf

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Genoese meatloaf is a typical dish of the Ligurian tradition, prepared with green beans and potatoes, breadcrumbs, eggs, cheese, and herbs. It is baked and served cold, perfect for a summer lunch or a light dinner.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 60 min
Preparation: 30 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • For the mixture
  • Green beans300g
  • Breadcrumbsto taste
  • Grated cheese50g
  • Eggs2units
  • Marjoramto taste
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepperto taste
  • Potatoes400g
  • Mortadella100g
  • Extra virgin olive oilto taste
  • Dried porcini mushrooms20g
  • Onion1unit

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 12

    Soak the mushrooms for 30 minutes.

  2. STEP 2 OF 12

    Blend or finely chop the mortadella or alternatively the cooked ham and set aside.

  3. STEP 3 OF 12

    Boil the already peeled potatoes and separately boil the already trimmed green beans.

  4. STEP 4 OF 12

    Rinse and squeeze the mushrooms and chop them with a knife.

  5. STEP 5 OF 12

    Mash the boiled potatoes with a fork and cut the cooked green beans into small pieces.

  6. STEP 6 OF 12

    Sauté the mushrooms with the chopped onion and green beans in a pan with a drizzle of oil. If necessary, add a splash of water.

  7. STEP 7 OF 12

    Once flavored, place the green bean and mushroom mixture in a bowl along with the potatoes, mortadella, Parmesan cheese, eggs, marjoram, a bit of breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.

  8. STEP 8 OF 12

    Mix well to obtain a homogeneous mixture.

  9. STEP 9 OF 12

    Grease a baking dish, preferably a copper one. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and pour in the meatloaf mixture. Level well and finish with a drizzle of oil on the surface.

  10. STEP 10 OF 12

    Sprinkle again with breadcrumbs and score with the tines of a fork to create the classic stripes of the Genoese meatloaf.

  11. STEP 11 OF 12

    Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for about 35 minutes until golden brown.

  12. STEP 12 OF 12

    It is always better the next day, so it is advisable to prepare it in advance.

General Information

Storage notes

Refrigerator

More information

Genoese meatloaf keeps well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. It is recommended to serve it cold, accompanied by a fresh tomato and cucumber salad.

Origin

Italia, Liguria

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)101.61
Carbohydrates (g)7.42
of which Sugars (g)1.41
Fat (g)5.21
of which Saturates (g)2.09
Protein (g)6.06
Fiber (g)1.42
Sale (g)0.14
  • Proteins
    6.06g·30%
  • Carbohydrates
    7.42g·37%
  • Fats
    5.21g·26%
  • Fibers
    1.42g·7%