Ingredients
2
pounds lean ground beef (15 percent fat)
1
pound coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella cheese
1
pound sweet Italian sausages, casings removed, meat crumbled
2
cups chopped fresh basil
2
cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
1
cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1
tsp ground black pepper
1
cup tomato sauce, divided
3
large eggs, beaten to blend
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine first 11 ingredients in large bowl. Gently mix in 1/2 cup tomato sauce, eggs, and wine. Place meat mixture on large rimmed baking sheet and shape into 16x4-inch loaf. Brush with remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Bake meat loaf until cooked through and thermometer inserted into center registers between 160°F and 170°F, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
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