Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 cup grated romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 lb ground turkey, preferably dark meat
  • 10 ounces sliced pancetta, about 10 slices

Method

  • 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 about 45 minutes. Remove.