Italian Meatloaf with Fresh Basil and Provolone

Posted by bettyboop50 at recipegoldmine.com 6/7/01 5:32:18 am

Yummy and delish!

1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup bread crumbs, seasoned
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup Provolone cheese, shredded, 2 ounces
2 large egg whites
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground round
Cooking spray
1/3 cup ketchup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine boiling water and tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain tomatoes; finely chop.

Combine 1/2 cup ketchup, breadcrumbs, and the next 6 ingredients (breadcrumbs through beef) in a large bowl. Add tomatoes mixing well until totally blended.

Shape meat mixture into a 9 x 5-inch loaf on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Spread 1/3 cup ketchup over meat loaf. Bake for 1 hour or until a thermometer registers 160 degrees. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Cut into 12 slices.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 slices).