"We all have memories either of great or terrible meatloaf meals from childhood. My mom's meatloaf is a fond food memory. It was always moist and juicy, with a touch of Italy from the tomatoes and pecorino Romano cheese. It also passed the test of any respectable meatloaf: it made good sandwiches the next day...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound ground pork
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1 pound ground veal
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1 cup milk
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1 cup bread cubes (3 or 4 slices Italian country bread, crusts removed)
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1/2 cup finely grated pecorino Romano
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 onion, cut into small dice
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2 eggs
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2 tablespoons dried oregano
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1/2 cup chopped flatleaf parsley
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Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Olive oil, for greasing
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1 cup canned plum tomatoes, crushed
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 medium carrot, diced
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1 stalk celery, diced