Not Your Mother's Meatloaf

with Mushroom Gravy and Roasted Zucchini

Our version of a meatloaf dinner here is surprisingly light but still decadent in a way only a home-style meal can be. Nothing like your mother’s meatloaf, ours is packed with legumes. Browned mushrooms and the soaking liquid from the reconstituted porcini make the base for the rich gravy, which should be stirred with a wooden spoon if you have one on hand. The dried porcini need to soak for as long as possible, so be sure to get a cup of water up to a boil first thing.