A friend gave me this recipe years ago (sorry it took me so long to post it) and it is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES!!! It's so flavorful, delicious and simple to make!! I am confident you'll love it as much as I do!
Enjoy!
Kirsten
BEST EVER ITALIAN MEATLOAF
2 large eggs
1 onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (the kind with the green label)
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage
For The Sauce:
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Topping:
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1) Preheat oven to 350F.
2) Add the first 9 ingredients to a food processor or a good blender. Process well for a minute or two until the mixture is smooth.
3) Add this mixture to the meat in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and mix together thoroughly.
4) For the sauce, just use the same food processor/blender, you don't even need to rinse it. Add the 7 sauce ingredients to the food processor/blender and process until smooth.
5) Pour half of the sauce into the baking dish with the meat mixture and mix well. Press the meat out flat and pour the remaining sauce over the top, then top with the mozzarella cheese.
6) Bake 50 minutes.
7) Cool 10 minutes, then cut into squares and enjoy!
NOTES:
~The meat loaf will shrink up as it bakes and it will release a lot of juices. I usually get rid of about 1/2 of the juices and keep half to pour over the pieces as you serve them.
~After storing any leftovers in the fridge, the fat will come to the top and solidify. I discard it and just use the juice that remains underneath.
~You can leave the sugar out or add a bit more if you like it a little sweeter.
~This recipes goes well with a nice tossed salad and some garlic bread!
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