Gluten Free Meat Loaf with Pesto

Slices of Italian Meat Loaf with Pine Nuts served with fresh tomato sauce, green beans and roasted potatoes.

This Italian version of meat loaf with pesto and pine nuts is served with homemade tomato sauce. It turns an ordinary dinner into something everyone can get excited about eating.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword gluten free meat loaf, meat loaf with pesto, meat loaf with pine nuts

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings people

Calories 491kcal

Author Cinde Little

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
⅓ cup pine nuts see notes for substitutions
1 egg
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoon pesto sauce homemade or store bought

SERVING

1½ cups tomato sauce homemade or store bought

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
In a large bowl gently mix the pork, egg, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, pesto, salt and pepper until combined.
Dump into the middle of the prepared baking sheet. Dampen your hands and shape into a loaf.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until an instant read thermometer registers 160°F.
Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Top each serving with tomato sauce.

Notes

Notes: Pine nuts are expensive and can be substituted with pumpkin seeds to ensure you have a bit of crunch in this meat loaf.

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