Italian Meatloaf

2 T virgin olive oil

1 red pepper, seeded, small diced

1 onion, diced

3 cloves chopped garlic

1 lb ground beef

2 eggs

3/4 c bread crumbs

1 c grated Parmesan

1 T Worcestershire sauce

1 T balsamic vinegar

2 T chopped basil leaves

1 T chopped parsley leaves

1 t salt

1/2 t pepper

1 c marinara sauce

Preheat oven to 350. Heat 1 T of the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and add peppers, onions and garlic. Saute until soft, remove to a plate to cool.

Combine all other ingredients (except marinara), then include cooked saute mix. Pack the meat mix into an oiled loaf pan. Top with marinara.

Bake 50-60 minutes or till done. Let rest 5 minutes after removing from oven. Slice and serve.

This is the best meatloaf we've ever had (I've made some really bad ones!). Katie found the recipe online at the Food Network.