Meatloaf

Directions

1. 1
   Position a rack in the center of an oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a large fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil.
3. 3
   When the oil is hot, add the onion, celery and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Tear the bread slices into small pieces, transfer to a food processor and pulverize the bread into crumbs.
6. 6
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs and milk, stir until blended and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Add the onion-celery mixture to the bread mixture and stir until blended.
8. 8
   Add the beef, pork, veal, tomato sauce, egg, salt and pepper and fold together gently until blended.
9. 9
   Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2-lb.
10. 10
    loaf pan and, using your hands, shape the mixture into an oblong loaf.
11. 11
    Spread the ketchup evenly over the top.
12. 12
    Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat loaf registers 165 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours.