italian style meatloaf ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a medium saucepan over medium high heat, saute the carrot and onion for 2 minutes, or until onion is transparent. add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes. remove from heat and let cool.
• in a large bowl, combine the parsley, beef, ketchup, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, bread and eggs, mixing well. add the carrot/onion mixture and continue mixing, but do not over mix, as this will make the meatloaf dry. transfer mixture to a 9x13 baking dish and form into a loaf.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 30 to 45 minutes.
• while loaf is baking, heat the remaining tomato sauce and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. pour over loaf when done.