Italian Meat Loaf with Pine Nuts
Italian Meat Loaf with pesto and pine nuts is my version of an everyday basic meat loaf with a twist. Everyone needs a recipe like this.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoon pesto sauce
SERVING
- 1½ cups tomato sauce
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.
