Italian Meat Loaf

Serves 6–8

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups breadcrumbs, preferably sourdough (or GF breadcrumbs)

• ½ cup powdered Parmesan cheese

• About 1 cup cream

• 500 grams ground beef

• 500 grams ground pork

• 2 whole pastured eggs

• 1 onion, peeled and minced

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

• 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings

• 2 teaspoons fish sauce (optional)

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 500 gram jar tomato paste

• About ½ cup water

Instructions:

1. Mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a small bowl. Add enough cream to completely moisten the mixture, but not so much that it becomes runny.

2. In a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients except the tomato paste. Add the breadcrumb mixture and combine well by hand.

3. Form into a loaf and place into a glass baking dish. Cover the loaf with the tomato paste and fill the bottom of the dish with water.

4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 1½ hours or until cooked through.

5. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.