Giovanni'S Meatloaf

• 2# extra lean ground pork
• 2# extra lean ground beef
• 2# extra lean ground veal or turkey
• 10 cloves of garlic minced
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 1/2 cup minced parsley
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs (don't scrimp)
• Mix well. if dry add extra eggs
• 1-1/2 cups grated parmesan
• Sauce
• 1 head celery chopped into 1/4 inch dice
• 6 large red pepper chopped into 1/4 inch dice
• 1 large onion chopped into 1/4 inch dice
• 4 large garlic minced
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 -28 ounce cans plum tomatoes with tomatoes squished
• 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup flour

1. Mix meat well adding at the last the parmesan cheese Form into a long roll about 12 inches long. Cut into 3 equal pieces. In roasting pan place 3 or 4 stalks of celery. Place the cut pieces of meatloaf on top of celery. Cook 1/2 hour at 400 degrees to sear the outside. Lower the heat to 325 degrees and cook for 1/2 or 3/4 of an hour. until cooked through
2. Sauce
3. Place diced celery, peppers and onion in a large skillet. Cook over moderate heat until beginning to soften. Add cayenne pepper and olive oil. cook 2 minutes then add tomatoes with their juice. Wisk flour into melted butter until smooth. Add to skillet and stir thoroughly, to mix well.
4. Cook at a simmer for 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour
5. When meatloaf is done Slice into 3/4 inch slices and serve with sauce.
6. Serve with a salad and foccacio bread

pork, ground beef, turkey, garlic, salt, ground pepper, parsley, eggs, bread crumbs, mix well, parmesan, sauce, celery, red pepper, onion, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, ground cayenne pepper, olive oil, tomatoes, butter

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/giovannis-meatloaf-50021541 (may not work)