Brutto ma Buono: Italian Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. traditional meatloaf mix (beef, pork, veal)
• 2 cups Spanish onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbs. Italian parsley leaves, fine chopped
• 4 tsp. Kosher salt
• 2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, heat the EVOO over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onion and sauté until nearly translucent (around ten minutes).

3. 3

   Add the garlic, incorporate and sauté a few minutes more (until the garlic has gone soft and pale).

4. 4

   Remove the pan from heat and allow onion/garlic mixture to cool.

5. 5

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the three meats with all of the other ingredients (including the cooled onion and garlic combination).

6. 6

   Mix gently together with your hands until there is a consistency.

7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

8. 8

   Line a bake sheet with foil and lightly coat with olive oil.

9. 9

   Shape the mixture into an oval, patting to remove air pockets.

10. 10

    Bake for 40-50 minutes until firm.

11. 11

    Allow to cool for ten minutes out of the oven before serving.