Confetti Meatloaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
5 ounces fresh spinach, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely grated
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup tomato juice or 3/4 cup vegetable juice
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Pre-heat oven to 350*.
In a small bowl combine 1/4 c vegetable or tomato juice and ketchup. Set aside.
Combine all other ingredients and mix well.
Form into a loaf and place in a 1 qt loaf pan.
Bake for 50-55 min, topping with ketchup mixture during the last five minutes of cooking.
NOTES:
I have used a variety of vegetables in this meatloaf, including zucchini, yellow squash, parsnips, etc. I also add a little fresh garlic. I have also doubled the recipe and cooked in a 9x13 glass baking dish when cooking for a crowd.