Tuscan Meat Loaf

1 lb ground meat1/2 c fresh bread crumbs
1/2 c milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 t salt
1/4 c finely chopped parsley
1/4 t fennel seeds
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 t paprika
1/2 t oregano
1/2 t basil
1/2 c chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 T butter

Preheat the oven to 350. With the hands work the meat with the bread crumbs, milk, egg, salt, parsley, fennel seeds, black pepper, paprika, oregano and basil. Cook the onion and garlic in butter until golden brown. Blend with the meat mixture. Shape into a loaf and bake one hour. Serve with basil and tomato sauce. Four servings.