Spinach and Pine Nut Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup pine nuts (pignoli)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg
• 3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Toss the pine nuts in a hot skillet until slightly browned to give them a little stronger flavor.
3. Mix all ingredients. Spread mixture in ungreased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
4. Bake uncovered for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
5. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.