Spinach in Spaghetti Sauce

Just wanted to share a quick success:
Tonight for dinner I put 1/2 cup of pureed spinach in the spaghetti sauce and made meatballs with 1/4 c pureed carrots. It turned out to be very yummy! The sauce was thick and the meatballs were moist.... Best of all, John and Braxton ate it up!

Meatloaf

I have had good success with this recipe - it always turns out moist and flavorful. John and Braxton really enjoy this "loaf of meat."

Homestyle Meatloaf

1 pound lean ground beef

2 eggs

1 cup plain bread crumbs

1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 c finely chopped onion

1 Tbs Italian seasoning

1 (14 oz) jar marinara sauce**

1. In large bowl, mix all ingredients together except marinara sauce. Add 1 cup marinara sauce; mix well.

2. Press mixture into ungreased 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.

3. Bake at 350 F for 40 minutes. Pour remaining marinara sauce over meatloaf. Bake an additional 15 - 20 minutes or until meat is well browned and firm. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6 servings

**I just use any jar of spaghetti sauce that I have on hand. It has turned out yummy every time! My favorite brand is Classico.

Lately, I've been adding 1/4 c to 1/2 c pureed carrots to the meatloaf with the mixed in marinara sauce. I usually fix this with mashed potatoes (with pureed cauliflower in them) and a green vegetable. It makes quite a good meal!