1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 lb. hot Italian sausage
3 tbsp. chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tbsp. red wine or chicken broth
3 tbsp. bread crumbs
1 tsp. rosemary
Pepper rings, for garnish

Remove casings from sausage. Combine ground beef and sausage in a bowl. Add red onion, garlic, egg and tomato paste. Combine to blend well. Add wine or broth and bread crumbs and mix thoroughly. Shape meat mixture into a loaf. Place in a loaf pan. Sprinkle with rosemary.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until meat loaf tests done. Let sit in pan for 10 minutes. Garnish with pepper rings.

Good served with: Pasta tossed with parmesan cheese, sauteed zucchini, a tomato sauce, if desired, and a salad.

Health tips: to reduce fat and cholesterol, use extra lean ground beef. Substitute 2 egg whites for 1 whole egg.

Tips: You may let the meat loaf cool to room temperature. Cut thin slices and serve with pocket bread, shredded lettuce and tomatoes for tasty sandwiches. or serve sliced meat loaf in toasted hamburger buns with onion rings, pickles and mustard.