PESTO MEAT LOAF

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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground pork
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 cup fine bread crumbs
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1 cup finely chopped, loosely packed fresh basil
1/2 cup finely chopped, loosely packed parsley
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
Fresh tomato sauce (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Put the pork in a mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a small skillet. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is wilted. Add to the pork.
  • Add the bread crumbs, pine nuts, basil, parsley, Parmesan cheese and egg. Blend well.
  • Put the mixture into a standard six-cup loaf pan. Pack it down and smooth over the top. Place in the oven and bake about one hour or until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees. Remove from the oven and let the meat loaf stand about 15 minutes before slicing and serving with the tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 285, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 363 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Darrell Brownen
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This meatloaf was a great way to use up leftover pesto. It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


preety Tiwari
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I made this meatloaf for my family and they loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the pesto gave it a unique twist. I will definitely be making this again.


Brenda Downs
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This meatloaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more seasonings next time, maybe some garlic and onion powder.


Albano Isai
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This meatloaf was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. The pesto gave it a nice, herby flavor, and the bacon added a smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Yousaf Op
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I've made this meatloaf several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pesto, and it's always moist and flavorful.


Mohammed Alhalabi
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This is my new favorite meatloaf recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The pesto adds a delicious flavor that everyone loves.


Dora Hernandez
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pesto flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the meat. I would definitely make this again.


Sammy Morgan
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This meatloaf was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more moisture next time, maybe with some extra pesto or bread crumbs.


Ganesh Gharti
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Meh. It was okay. I think I would have preferred a traditional meatloaf recipe.


Waqas Mughal
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This was the best meatloaf I've ever had! The pesto added so much flavor and moisture to the meat. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Hashir Mehbob
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I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the pesto. I will definitely be making this again.


Nuuro Maxamud
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This pesto meatloaf was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the meat was moist and flavorful. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.