Meatloaf wrapped in bacon

Ingredients

• 8 ounce (225g) bacon
• 3/4 cup (100g) cheese (grated)
• 8 ounce (225g) beef mince
• 8 ounce (225g) pork mince
• 1 large onion (grated)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups shop-bought pasata
• 1 large onion (chopped into 1cm dice)
• 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or sunflower oil

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Meatloaf ---

2. 2

   Pre-heat over to 200°C/400°F

3. 3

   Combine beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, herbs, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Mix well to combine. Form into a ball and leave to stand.

5. 5

   Place a large sheet of tinfoil on a baking tray and arrange a layer of bacon rashers on it.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the grated cheese over the bacon

7. 7

   Layer the meat mixture on top of the cheese, leaving a 2cm strip uncovered.

8. 8

   Use the tinfoil to assist and roll the meat and bacon into a sausage shape.

9. 9

   Cover tightly with the tinfoil making sure the sides are sealed.

10. 10

    Place the meatloaf on the baking tray in the pre-heated oven.

11. 11

    Bake for 35 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove from the oven and open the tinfoil.

13. 13

    Replace the baking tray in the oven and allow the meatloaf to brown for about 10 minutes.

14. 14

    Remove from the oven, slice and serve.

15. 15

    --- Tomato Sauce ---

16. 16

    Saute the chopped onions and garlic in the oil until the onions are translucent.

17. 17

    Add the pasata and bring to the boil.

18. 18

    Turn the heat down to a simmer and allow to cook slowly until the onions are soft.

19. 19

    Serve over the sliced meatloaf on a bed of pasta.