Recipe: Beef and Sausage Meatloaf with Mozzarella

Beef & Sausage Meatloaf
Source: Armandino Batali, chef at SALUMI, Seattle
8 servings

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb. mozzarella cheese (whole milk)
1 lb. sweet Italian sausages, casings removed & meat crumbled
2 cups chopped fresh basil
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped drained oil packed sun dried tomatoes
5 garlic cloves minced
1 1/2 tb dried oregano
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup tomato sauce, divided
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
1/2 cup dry red wine

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Combine first 11 ingredients in large bowl. Gently add 1/2 cup tomato sauce, eggs, and wine.

Place meat mixture on large rimmed baking sheet and shape into a loaf. Brush with the remaining tomato sauce.

Bake about 1 hour 15 minutes.