Meatloaf in Tomato Sauce
https://easyhomemaderecipes.caThis Italian Meatloaf recipe with Tomato Sauce is the most tender meatloaf I have ever made. The red wine tomato sauce brings such tang to this meatloaf that it not only intensifies the meatloaf but brings moisture to the dish making it the perfect comfort food.If you like this recipe, try my Pasta in Tomato Sauce with Pork Ribs for a sauce that tastes oh so good or my melt in your mouth Three Meat Cannelloni or my recipe for Beef Involtini.
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Ingredients
- 1 lbs ground veal
- 1 lbs ground beef
- 5 oz prosciutto cubed
- 6 slices day old bread (or ¾ cup breadcrumbs)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup milk just enough to soak bread
- 6 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 3 sprigs parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp salt
- ground pepper optional, amount to your preference
- ½ cups olive oil for frying
For Sauce
- 2 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 sticks celery
- ½ cups red wine
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté vegetables. Add red wine and let the alcohol from the wine evaporate for a minute while stirring. Add tomato puree. Let simmer on stove top for about 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, soak bread in milk for about 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients.
- Mold bowl contents into the shape of a large log.
- Turn out onto wax paper to make it easier to roll. In medium frypan, brown sides of meatloaf carefully turning with 2 spatulas (so meatloaf doesn't break apart). Transfer meatloaf into large baking dish and pour sauce over it.
- Bake covered in pre-heated 400°F degree oven for 25 to 35 minutes. Remove cover and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes. Let meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes. Serve with sauce drippings and parmesan cheese.
Notes
Top Tips
Frying Pan Vs. SaucepanReally, you could use either a frying pan or a saucepan to make your the sauce. Me, personally, I love using a frying pan to cook my sauce. I find that the sauce cooks way quicker in a frying pan and tastes a little bit better. Cook your tomato sauce covered for about 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 747kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 41gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 32gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 1999mgPotassium: 997mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3733IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 4mg
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