Italian Meat Loaf with Fresh Basil and Provolone |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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In addition to providing the lift in cakes, egg whites act as a binder for dishes such as crab cakes, salmon patties, and meat loaf. Serve this flavorful meat loaf recipe with your favorite mashed-potato recipe. 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 finely chopped onion |
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp provolone cheese |
2 large egg whites |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 pound ground round |
cooking spray |
1/3 cup ketchup |
Directions:
1. Combine boiling water and tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain tomatoes; finely chop.
2. Preheat oven to 350°.
3. 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.
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