fresh basil or dry basilfresh; or ½ teaspoon dry¼ cups
salt1-2 tsp
plain bread crumbs½ cup
whole milk mozzarellashredded6 oz
black pepper½ tsp
olive oil (for tomato sauce)~2 tbspest.
onionchopped¼ cups
garlic cloveschopped2
peeled tomatoes, crushed1 quart
salt~½ tspest.
dry basil½ tsp
dry oregano1 tsp
black pepper~¼ tspest.
Steps
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1
Gather all ingredients for the meatloaf: ground beef, bread crumbs, Pecorino Romano cheese, eggs, parsley, garlic, tomato paste, and seasonings.
2
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until softened but not browned.
3
Add tomato paste to the softened onion mixture and stir well, then let it cool slightly.
4
In a large bowl, add the beaten eggs first. Then add parsley, Pecorino Romano cheese, dried basil, salt, bread crumbs, shredded mozzarella, and black pepper. Mix everything together.
5
Add the cooled onion-tomato mixture to the meat mixture and blend together using your hands until everything is evenly combined.
6
Brush olive oil on a baking pan. Transfer the meat mixture to the pan and shape it into a loaf, brushing the top with a little olive oil.
7
Place the meatloaf in a preheated 350°F oven and bake until cooked through.
8
Make the tomato sauce: Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pot, sauté the chopped onion and garlic. Add the crushed peeled tomatoes, season with salt, dried basil, and dried oregano, then add black pepper to taste.
9
Simmer the tomato sauce uncovered for about 20 to 50 minutes until thickened.
10
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it cool slightly. Slice and top with the tomato sauce. Serve with bread if desired.
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