This Italian meatloaf is like a big meatball that gets baked until golden on a sheet pan with a thin tomato paste layer.
This recipe for Italian meatloaf, or polpettone, is how my family always made it. It's like a giant meatball that gets baked free-form on a sheet pan with a thin layer of tomato paste on top. The outside gets a nice golden crust, while the inside stays tender and easy to slice. It's simple, nostalgic, and comes together quickly for an easy, old-school Italian weeknight dinner.















