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Italian Meat Loaf

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

2

slices rye bread

2

slices firm white bread

1

cup water

1

pound lean ground beef

1

medium onion, finely chopped

1

egg, beaten to blend

3

tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2

tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1

teaspoon salt

1

/4 teaspoon pepper

1

8-ounce can tomato sauce

1

teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan. Place rye and white breads in large bowl. Pour 1 cup water over. Let soak 5 minutes. Drain off any excess water. Mash bread finely with fork. Add ground beef, onion, egg, Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper and mix well. Transfer to prepared dish. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Chill.)

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake meat loaf 30 minutes. Pour tomato sauce over. Sprinkle with oregano. Bake 20 more minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.