Meat Loaf Italian Style

This is so easy and DELISH. You will make it often.

Vinny's Mavalous Meat Loaf

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes - NOT in oil
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup Fresh Basil
  • 1 tbsp Ciao Down Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup shredded aged provolone cheese
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/3 cup ketchup for the top
  • Cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Combine boiling water and tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain tomatoes; finely chop.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Combine 1/2 cup ketchup, breadcrumbs, and the next 6 ingredients (breadcrumbs through beef) in a large bowl. Add tomatoes to meat mixture. Shape meat mixture into a 9 x 5-inch loaf on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Spread 1/3 cup ketchup over meat loaf. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer registers 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Cut into 12 slices.