Meat Loaves with Pesto Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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pesto sauce:
2 cups fresh spinach or parsley
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup olive oil
1 tbsp dried basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
meat loaves:
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce,divided
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp canola oil
1/4 cup water

Directions:

In a blender, combine pesto ingredients. Cover and process until a paste forms. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, onion, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, egg, salt, pepper and 3 tablespoons pesto sauce. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four loaves.
In a skillet, heat oil. Brown meat loaves on all sides. Combine 1 tablespoon pesto sauce, water and remaining tomato sauce; pour over meat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Serve the loaves topped with tomato-pesto sauce. Refrigerate or freeze remaining pesto sauce for later use. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	984.86 Kcal (4123 kJ)
Calories from fat	800.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	88.93g	137%
Cholesterol	122.36mg	41%
Sodium	905.2mg	38%
Potassium	617.03mg	13%
Total Carbs	16.27g	5%
Sugars	2.32g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.75g	11%
Protein	34.42g	69%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	11%
Iron	4.9mg	27%
Calcium	230.5mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	355.84 Kcal (1490 kJ)
Calories from fat	289.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.13g	137%
Cholesterol	44.21mg	41%
Sodium	327.06mg	38%
Potassium	222.94mg	13%
Total Carbs	5.88g	5%
Sugars	0.84g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	11%
Protein	12.44g	69%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	11%
Iron	1.8mg	27%
Calcium	83.3mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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