Blue Plate Meatloaf

• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 lbs ground beef
• Baked Tomato Sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1. In a large skillet, saute onion, celery and garlic in oil until tender; cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, ketchup, crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, nutmeg and onion mixture. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well.
3. Shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
4. Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients; pour into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
5. Let meat loaf stand for 10 minutes before slicing; serve with sauce.

onion, celery, garlic, olive oil, eggs, ketchup, soft breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, ground nutmeg, ground beef, tomato sauce, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blue-plate-meatloaf-329232 (may not work)