Italian Meat Loaf
This delightful meatloaf combines the savory flavors of ground beef and pork with vibrant pesto, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a hint of salt for a truly delicious dish. Baked to perfection, the meatloaf emerges from the oven with a rich, golden-brown crust that adds to its irresistible appeal. Serve up this comforting meal for a cozy family dinner or a gathering of friends, and enjoy the flavorful simplicity of this recipe.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. ground beef chuck
- 3/4 lb. ground pork
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- <b>Mix the meat loaf</b>
- Preheat an oven to 350&#176;F.
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, pesto, bread crumbs, sun-dried tomatoes, egg and salt. Mix gently but thoroughly with your hands. Transfer the meat mixture to an 11-by-7-inch shallow baking dish and form into a rough 9-by-5-inch loaf, then smooth the top.
- <b>Bake the meat loaf</b>
- Bake until the meat loaf is firm, the top is richly browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160&#176;F. Let the meat loaf stand in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Divide the slices among dinner plates and serve warm. Serves 4 to 6.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>Simple Suppers,</i> by Melanie Barnard (Oxmoor House, 2007).
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