Italian Meat Loaf with Fresh Basil and Provolone
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup basil, fresh, chopped
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) sharp provolone cheese, shredded
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 garlic cloves, minced,
- 1 pound round, ground
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup ketchup
Directions
Combine boiling water and tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes or until soft.Drain tomatoes; finely chop.
Preheat oven to 350.Combine 1/2 cup ketchup, breadcrumbs, and the next 6 ingredients (breadcrumbs through beef) in a large bowl.
Add tomatoes to meat mixture.
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 at 350 for 1 hour or until a thermometer registers 160. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Cut into 12 slices.