Italian Meatloaf

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Meatloaf Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs of ground beef
• 1.5 lbs. of ground pork
• 4 Eggs
• 2 tsp. of salt
• 1 tsp of black pepper
• 1/2 cup Italian parsley
• 1/2 cup Parmesan
• 1 Red Bell pepper
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 cup of grated Provolone cheese for topping

Instructions

1. Dice bell peppers and onion and sauté until softened (salt & pepper to taste). Let cool down.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
3. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a uniform loaf.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the meatloaf for 45 minutes.
5. Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the top, then return it to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven once more, sprinkle with 1 cup of grated provolone cheese, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Sauce Ingredients:

• Medium Yellow Onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• Heat 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8 ripe roma tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 14 oz. of crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the Roma tomato.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm ¼ cup of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until they turn a light golden color.
3. Stir in the basil and diced Roma tomato. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper.
4. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.