December's

Recipe of the Month

Meatloaf Italiano

by Tim Lehor, Chico, CA


1 1/2 lb. ground veal (or lean hamburger)
1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup California Sun Dry - Julienne Cut Sun-Dried Tomatoes
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
1/3 cup black olives, chopped or sliced
2 cloves of garlic-minced
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tsp. dried basil or fresh if preferred

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix all of the above ingredients. Place meat loaf mixture in a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

Bake at 350 degrees 1 1/4 hours or until done. Remove meat loaf, let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.