Italian-Style Meatloaf

Prep Time

8 Minutes

Cook Time

60 Minutes

Yield

Serves 6

Description

Most ingredients are available in Antonio’s Market!

Check out our “side dishes” tab for some great options to serve with this delicious meatloaf!
We recommend the fennel potato gratin!

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Round
1 cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs
2 ea Garlic Cloves, Diced
1 can Diced Tomatoes (14 1/2oz), Drained Well
1/2 cup Onion, Diced
2 ea Eggs
1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce, Divided
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
1 cup Parsley, Chopped
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste

Method of Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonfat cooking spray.
3. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine the ground round, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, tomatoes, cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, salt and pepper.
5. Mix well.
6. Shape the meat mixture into a 9x5inch loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Spread the remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce over the meatloaf.
8. Bake for 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees F.
9. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing to serve.

Recipe Source

Tastes of Italia Magazine, October 2009 Issue