Pesto meat loaf Recipe

Name: Pesto meat loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; ⅓ 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)

Servings: persons

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
⅓ 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)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Put the pork in a mixing bowl.
3
Add salt and pepper.
4
Heat the oil in a small skillet.
5
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is wilted.
6
Add to the pork.
7
Add the bread crumbs, pine nuts, basil, parsley, Parmesan cheese and egg.
8
Blend well.
9
Put the mixture into a standard six-cup loaf pan.
10
Pack it down and smooth over the top.
11
Place in the oven and bake about one hour or until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees.
12
Remove from the oven and let the meat loaf stand about 15 minutes before slicing and serving with the tomato sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lean ground pork, Salt to taste, if desired, Freshly ground pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pesto meat loaf 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.

Pesto meat loaf

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