Italian meatloaf

Ingredients

• Onion: 1. chopped
• Carrot: 1. chopped
• Garlic cloves: 3. chopped
• Olive oil: 1 oz
• Eggs: 2
• Fresh basil: 0.5 oz
• Salt: 0.2 oz
• Black pepper: 0.09 oz
• Ground beef: 32 oz
• Fresh white Italian breadcrumbs : 1.4 oz
• Parmesan cheese: 6 oz
• Marinara sauce: 6 oz

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to gas mark 4,350°F and line a baking sheet with kitchen foil.

2. 2

   Place the chopped onion,carrot,and garlic cloves into a food processor and pulse. Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium heat,and add the minced vegetables. Cook until softened after around 5 minutes. Leave to cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl,whisk the eggs,fresh basil,salt,and black pepper. Add the ground beef,fresh white Italian breadcrumbs,parmesan cheese,and cooked vegetables to the egg mixture. Mix with clean hands until fully combined.

4. 4

   Using your hands,mold the meat mixture into an even loaf shape directly on the baking sheet. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the top. Alternatively,you can use a loaf tin.

5. 5

   Bake for 70 minutes,until the meatloaf reaches 160°F in the center. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Transfer to a cutting board and slice as desired,serving with more marinara sauce over the top if preferred.