Name: Beef and Sausage Meat Loaf with Mozzarella
Yield: Makes 8 servings
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 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup tomato sauce, divided; 3 large eggs, beaten to blend; 1/2 cup dry red wine

Armandino Batali of Salumi in Seattle, writes: "My son, Mario Batali, may be the most recognizable foodie in the family, but the Batalis' interest in Italian cooking and culture goes back generations. My grandfather opened Seattle's first Italian-food import store in 1903. It was located just a few steps from where my restaurant, Salumi, is now, and it's one of the things that inspired me to get into the business.

"The idea behind Salumi was to create a restaurant, deli, and meat factory in one place, just like the salumerias in Italy. We're known for homemade sausages and salami, but we also attract a large lunchtime crowd. Some of the specials, like the meat loaf and frittata, have been in our family for years. They're also easy to make at home."

This Italian-inspired version is filled with sausage, mozzarella cheese, and basil.

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