This is an Italian style meatloaf baked in a no-cook tomato sauce and it’s Oh My Goodness so delicious. The sauce is made in a bowl and cooked with the meatloaf, where the flavor from the meat and spices seep into the sauce while it bakes.
In a medium bowl, mix together the tomato sauce ingredients. Once combined, pour the sauce into a 9x13 baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix all meatloaf ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix or the meatloaf will turn out tough. I use my hands to mix which makes it easier.
Form into a loaf and place into a baking dish on top of sauce. Spoon some sauce all over the top of the meatloaf. Sprinkle the top with the Romano cheese.
Bake for 1 hour. The sauce will be dark and thick.
Let cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Slice and serve with sauce.