Veal Meatloaf

• 1 kg (2 lbs.) ground veal
• 250 ml (1 cup) breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning
• 7.5 ml (1.5 tsp.) salt
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) finely chopped onion
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) finely chopped celery
• 2 eggs
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) lemon juice
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) tomato juice

Tomato Sauce

• Two 796 ml (28 oz.) cans of crushed Italian tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 leaves lemon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetable Side (Optional)

• 6 whole parsnips, peeled
• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into large pieces 

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Mix ground veal and salt and work together gently with hands. Add other ingredients, mix well and shape into a loaf.
3. Place loaf in a lightly greased roasting pan. Add vegetables.
4. Prepare tomato sauce by mixing all ingredients and pour on top of loaf.
5. Cook in oven for 45 minutes.