Italian Meatloaf | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 35 square saltines
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef
• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil