Meat Loaf Parmesan   

Total time: 25 minutes
    Leftovers are wonderful, particularly when you can serve them in a totally different way.  The chunky tomato sauce and freshly grated Parmesan take the humble meat loaf to a new gastronomic level. Be a bit careful serving so the slices stay together.

 Ingredients:

• leftover meat loaf
• 15oz (450gr) whole tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tbs Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbs tomato paste
• 1/4 cup (1oz, 30gr) shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup (1oz, 30gr) grated Parmesan

 Instructions:

• Chop onion and mince garlic.  
• Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet.  Add chili powder and sauté 1 minute. 
• Add onions and garlic and sauté 5 minutes. 
• Drain tomatoes, reserving juices. 
• Roughly chop tomatoes.  Add tomatoes, their reserved juices, herbs, vinegar and tomato paste to pan. 
• Stir well, reduce heat, cover and simmer. 
• Cut meat loaf into thick slices. 
• After sauce has simmered for 10 minutes lay slices of meat loaf in the sauce. 
• Cover and simmer another 10 minutes, until meat has heated through. 
• Sprinkle cheeses on each slice and cover until cheese has melted.  Serve, sauce on the side.