Italian Style Meatloaf II

Great for any occasion, and absolutely delicious. Excellent served with noodles (or mashed potatoes) and corn. Substitute white bread for wheat bread if you're looking for a healthier meal. For the fresh bread crumbs, use 6 to 8 slices bread crumbled into tiny pieces.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 680 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 ½ cups fresh bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 5

While loaf is baking, heat the remaining tomato sauce and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Pour over loaf when done.