Meat Loaves with Pesto Sauce |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The pesto sauce adds herb and cheese flavor that makes this recipe unique. If you're a family of two, prepare the whole recipe and use the leftovers for sandwiches.Lou Ganser, Grafton, Wisconsin Ingredients:
pesto sauce: |
2 cups fresh spinach or parsley |
2 garlic cloves, peeled |
1/2 cup walnuts |
1 cup olive oil |
1 tablespoon 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 ounces) tomato sauce,divided |
1 egg, beaten |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 pound ground beef |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
1/4 cup water |
Directions:
1. In a blender, combine pesto ingredients. Cover and process until a paste forms. Set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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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