Author Notes
Grandma Marie's Sicilian meat loaf is stuffed with eggs, salami, parsley and pine nuts. —christina vincent
Ingredients
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2 pounds
chopped beef, veal and pork
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1
raw egg
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2 tablespoons
chopped parsley
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2
hard boiled eggs
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4 pieces
genoa salami, sliced & cut into strips
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1/4 cup
bread crumbs
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1 cup
white bread, soaked in water
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1/4 cup
pine nuts (optional)
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1 quart
marinara sauce
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1 bunch
parsley sprigs
Directions
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Mix the egg into the chopped meat.
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Add the moistened bread ( squeeze out excess water) parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
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Cut hard boiled eggs into quarter wedges.
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Divide the meat mixture into five portions. Shape a ball with each portion and place ball on bed of breadcrumbs. Flatten into oblong shape 3-4 inches in width.
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Fill flattened patty with one piece salami, two egg wedges and a sprig of parsley. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Fold over carefully and shape into oblong loaf. Place the seam side down on a slightly greased baking dish.
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Bake in 350 degree F oven until light golden brown, 34-40 minutes.
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Cool slightly then place in a marinara sauce and cook for one hour.
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The bracciolli are served sliced to accompany any pasta you choose with the sauce. Buon apeitito!
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