Meat Loaves With Pesto Sauce Recipe

Name: Meat Loaves With Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce,divided; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/4 cup water

Servings: persons

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
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce,divided
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup water

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.

1140

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh spinach or parsley, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 1/2 cup walnuts, 1 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Meat Loaves With Pesto Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Meat Loaves With Pesto Sauce

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