Pancetta and Turkey Meatloaf Sandwiches

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Giada's Drive-In

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (151)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(151)

Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 2 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 cup grated Romano
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground turkey, preferably dark meat
10 ounces sliced pancetta, about 10 slices
3 cups arugula, about 3 ounces
1 cup mayonnaise
4 to 6 Italian rolls

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, parsley, eggs, milk, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Add the turkey and gently stir to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.

On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, lay out the pancetta, overlapping the slices, into a large rectangle shape. In the middle of the rectangle, place the turkey mixture, shaping into a loaf. Using the parchment paper, wrap the pancetta up and around the turkey loaf to cover completely. Squeeze the parchment-covered loaf with your hands to secure the pancetta and solidify the shape of the loaf. While still covered in parchment, bake the loaf until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

In a blender, combine the arugula and the mayonnaise and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

To make the sandwiches, slice the rolls and spread with the arugula mayonnaise. Slice the turkey meatloaf and place on the rolls to make sandwiches.

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recipe Pancetta and Turkey Meatloaf Sandwiches
C Warrington, PA 10-31-2009
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We eat it as a meatloaf not in sandwiches
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe, I omit the pancetta, and bake it in a baking pan (not a loaf pan). I tried the pancetta but with the parchment... paper it was just too greasy for me since we are trying to eat healthy. I have also used the egg substitute and parm/romano cheese mixture with great success. My family loves it.Read more
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K Glenview, IL 10-23-2009
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Very Moist, Versatile Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Delicious, moist meatloaf that can be adapted based on what you have on hand (as many prior reviewers have done). Used what... I had on hand: ground up panko crumbs and saltine crackers, 1/2 and 1/2 instead of milk, lean ground turkey - used the whole 1.25 lb. package even though recipe called for 1 lb., bacon instead of pancetta, and served as entree instead of sandwich (without arugula mayonnaise). Also cut the salt to 1/2 tsp. based on other reviewers. Lastly, I did use a thermometer to make sure it wasn't under or over cooked, and broiled it at the last minute to brown up a little. Would make this again! Next time would add Kitchen Bouquet or something else to color the turkey.Read more
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Leslie colleyville, TX 08-31-2009
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wax paper vs parchment paper
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Haven't made this yet, but as to wax paper, you need to use parchment paper which is different and made to go in the oven and... not stick.Read more
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sonda farmington, MN 08-27-2009
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when your kids ask for seconds you know it's good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make this all the time, my son loves it! Most of the time we just have the meatloak and forgo the pesto/bread but still... amazing! LOVE IT! Read more
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Diane Freehold, NJ 08-15-2009
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Very Good and Very Easy to Make
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made a number of different turkey meatloaf recipes but none as easy and as good as this one. The only problem that I... had (and it wasn't with the recipe itself) was that the deli cut the pancetta too thin so it wasn't easy to roll, but I know now for next time. Read more
recipe Pancetta and Turkey Meatloaf Sandwiches
Vera Auburn, WA 08-14-2009
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I love turkey meatloaf!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I haven't tried this particular recipe yet but generally when I make meatloaf I go half turkey, half beef, but going all... turkey is much healthier! This looks delicious and I am sure my entire family will love this recipe!Read more