Italian Meatloaf

In ‘ Williams-Sonoma: Simple Suppers’

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb  ground chuck
• 3⁄4 lb ground pork
• 1⁄2 cup pesto sauce
• 1  cup  fine  fresh breadcrumb
• 2⁄3 cup  chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil
• 1  egg
•  salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Have ready an 11 x 7 inch shallow baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, pesto, bread crumbs, sun-dried tomatoes, egg and ½ tsp salt.
4. Mix gently but thoroughly with your hands.
5. Form the mixture into a rough 9 x 5 inch loaf in the dish, then smooth the top.
6. Bake until the loaf is firm, the top is richly browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160 degrees.
7. Let the loaf stand in the pan for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
8. Divide slices among dinner plates and serve warm.