NONNA GiNA
And Her "ITALIAN MEATLOAF
NONNA GINA Makes MEATLOAF
NONNA BELLINO'S COOKBOOK
RECIPES From MY SICILIAN NONNA
DANIEL BELLINO "Z"
MEATLOAF:
INGREDIENTS -
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2-3 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil or ½ teaspoon dry basil
1-2 teaspoons salt
½ cup plain bread crumbs
6 ounces whole milk mozzarella, shredded
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 pounds ground beef (90/10 or 85/15)
TOMATO SAUCE:
Olive Oil
¼ cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 quart peeled tomatoes, crushed
Salt
½ teaspoon dry basil
1 teaspoon dry oregano
Black Pepper
