Polpettone di pere e noci pear and nut meatloaf

Prepare your ingredients. Peel, core and chop pears. Put pear pieces and nuts in a food processor. Blitz them until fairly smooth.

Soak bread in a splash of milk, this helps to keep it soft and moist. Then put mince in a bowl. Add all ingredients including the soaked bread and mix with a fork. Then mix with your hands until combined well.

Now shape into a loaf shape. Place on a baking tray and roast at 200 degrees for about 45 mins. Rest before serving