Step 1

Saute the garlic and red onion in the olive oil only until softened but not browned.

Step 2

Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for a few minutes before adding to the ground beef.

Step 3

Mix together the Parmesan cheese, pepper, thyme, oregano, nutmeg and paprika. Mixing these together first helps to distribute the seasoning evenly through the meatloaf.

Step 4

Add to the ground beef and breadcrumbs along with the beaten egg and the sautéed onion and garlic.

Step 5

Combine all well and press into a medium to large sized loaf pan. It's a good idea to use a loaf pan that's a little larger than the amount of meatloaf mixture to allow for the addition of the glaze later. The pan I use is perfect. It gets filled to about ½ inch from the top rim.

Step 6

Bake at 375 degrees F for about 40 minutes.

Step 7

Drain excess fat from the loaf pan and add the sweet onion glaze.

Step 8

Return to oven for an additional 30-45 minutes. Drain excess fat again before serving.

Step 9

In a small saucepan sauté the onion, garlic and olive oil for about 3 minutes until the onions soften but do not brown.

Step 10

Add the remaining ingredients and simmer slowly for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.