Bolognaise meat loaf recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Blanch pasta in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 1 minute. Drain.

Step 2

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the pancetta, stirring, for 3-5 minutes or until crisp and golden. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

Place onion in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add pancetta, basil, parmesan, mozzarella and oats. Process until well combined. Add mince, egg and 115g (1⁄2 cup) pasta sauce. Pulse until just combined. Place mixture in a large bowl and toss through pasta. Place mixture on prepared tray. Shape into a 12 x 34cm log. Bake for 1 hour or until cooked through.

Step 4

Heat remaining pasta sauce then spoon over meatloaf. Top with extra parmesan and extra basil to serve.