Neapolitan Meat Loaf with Pine Nuts and Raisins

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   Preheat the oven to 425.

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   Spread the pine nuts in a pie plate and toast in the oven until golden, about 2 minutes.

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   Let cool.

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   In a small bowl, soak the raisins in the hot water until plump, 10 minutes.

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   Drain.

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   In a large bowl, soak the bread in the milk until soft, 10 minutes.

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   Using a fork, mash the bread thoroughly, then beat in the egg until fluffy.

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   Add the ground meats to the bowl along with the raisins, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons of the pine nuts, the 2 tablespoons of oil and 1/2 cup of the cheese.

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   Blend until just incorporated.

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    Oil a large rimmed baking sheet.

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    Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a 4-by-8-inch loaf.

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    Drizzle the meat loaf with olive oil.

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    Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons each of the pine nuts and the provolone cheese, pressing to help them adhere.

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    Bake the meat loaf in the upper third of the oven for about 25 minutes, until browned on top and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165.

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    Remove from the oven and let stand for about 10 minutes.

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    Cut into thick slices and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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