Day 103

BEEF AND SAUSAGE MEAT LOAF WITH MOZZARELLA

2 pounds of ground Beef (or combine with ground turkey and pork)

1 pound grated Mozzarella cheese

1 pound sweet Italian Sausages (casings removed, crumbled)

2 cups Basil, chopped (may use 1/2 Spinach)

2 cups fresh Breadcrumbs

1 Onion chopped, medium

3/4 cup Pine nuts

5 Garlic cloves minced

1 1/2 tablespoons dried Oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh plus sage or marjoram)

2 teaspoons Salt

1 teaspoon Black Pepper

1 cup Tomato Sauce, divided

3 Eggs

1/2 cup Red Wine

Combine first 11 ingredients in bowl. 

Gently mix in 1/2 cup tomato sauce, eggs and wine.

Place onto large rimmed baking sheet and form into loaf 16" x 4"

Pour remaining tomato sauce over loaf

Bake 375 for 1 hour 15 minutes

or thermometer registers 160

Fabulous in sandwiches!