Spinach-Parmesan Meatloaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (half of a 10 oz. pkg.)
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely crushed saltine
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
freshly grated nutmeg (a pinch)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a big bowl, combine all the ingredients; mix well.
Transfer mixture to a lightly sprayed 9 x 5 inch loaf pan; gently pat down.
Bake about 1 hour, until the loaf is firm and the top is lightly browned.
Let stand in pan for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Remove loaf from the pan; slice to serve.
Garnish with black olives, if desired.