Meatloaf

1. 1

   Position a rack in the center of an oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a large fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil.

3. 3

   When the oil is hot, add the onion, celery and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   Tear the bread slices into small pieces, transfer to a food processor and pulverize the bread into crumbs.

6. 6

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs and milk, stir until blended and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the onion-celery mixture to the bread mixture and stir until blended.

8. 8

   Add the beef, pork, veal, tomato sauce, egg, salt and pepper and fold together gently until blended.

9. 9

   Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2-lb.

10. 10

    loaf pan and, using your hands, shape the mixture into an oblong loaf.

11. 11

    Spread the ketchup evenly over the top.

12. 12

    Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat loaf registers 165 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.