Perciatelli with Meat Sauce and Fontina

1. 1 tablespoon cooking oil
2. 1 onion, chopped
3. 1 pound ground beef
4. 1/2 cup red wine
5. 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in thick puree
6. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
7. 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
8. 3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
9. 1/2 pound perciatelli
10. 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
11. 2 ounces Fontina cheese, grated
12. 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
13. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1. In a large stainless-steel frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Stir in the wine and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oregano, and the salt and pepper. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the perciatelli until just done, about 15 minutes. Drain and toss with the meat sauce, vinegar, Fontina, Parmesan, and parsley. Serve with additional Parmesan.

Yield: 4 servings

Southwestern Style Meatloaf

Mmmmm, yummy meatloaf that's delicious served with salsa.
1 pound ground beef, lean
3/4 to 1 pound ground veal
1 egg
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 can (approx. 4 1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild green chile pepper
1 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup salsa, plus more for topping
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste


Combine all ingredients except topping in a bowl and combine until blended. A wire potato masher works well for mixing meatloaf. Pack into a loaf pan and bake at 350° for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.Serves 8.

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3 teaspoons brown sugar
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
2. Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.