Italian Meatloaf
Italian Meatloaf might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 90g of protein, 101g of fat, and a total of 1480 calories. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. If you have balsamic vinegar, olive oil, marinara sauce, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the garlic.
Saute 1 minute and then add the peppers and onions and saute until just soft.
Whisk together the basil, parsley and eggs in a small bowl, and then add the salt and black pepper.
Combine the Parmesan and breadcrumbs in another small bowl. Thoroughly combine the meat, herbs and eggs, Parmesan and breadcrumbs, the Worcestershire, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a large bowl using your hands, making sure not to overmix.
Pack the meat mixture into an oiled loaf pan, if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on an oiled oven tray or baking dish. Top with the marinara making sure to spread evenly over the top.
Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the middle of the meatloaf.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.