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Country Herbed Meat Loaf

HERB SAUCE:
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, crushed
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
MEAT LOAF:
2 pounds ground beef or combination of ground beef, pork and veal
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons milk
2 eggs, beaten

In a skillet, heat oil on high. Saute the mushrooms; onion and garlic. Add

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tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and sugar. Remove 1-1/2 cups. Add water, bay
leaf and basil to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Meanwhile, combine all meat loaf ingredients with 1-1/2 cups
reserved sauce. press into a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan lined with waxed paper.
Unmold onto a roasting pan. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Remove from oven;
drain. Spread 1/2 cup of herb sauce over top of meat loaf. Return to oven for 15
minutes. Discard bay leaf and serve remaining sauce over individual servings.

Yield: 8-10 servings.