Instructions: In a medium-size skillet over moderate heat, warm the oil. Add the onions, celery, garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme and cook, covered, stirring once or twice, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly.

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine the ground beef, the sausage and the sauteed vegetables and their juices. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, eggs, bread crumbs, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly with your hands. Form the meat into two oval loaves and transfer them to a large, shallow baking dish.

Bake, occasionally pouring off the accumulated juices from the pan, 1 1/2 hours, or until an instant-reading thermometer inserted in the center of the meat registers 160 degrees.

Serve hot or warm. Allow the chilled meatloaf to return to room temperature before serving.

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