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Put the carrot, celery, and onion pieces into the food processor along with the garlic cloves, Italian Seasoning, Italian parsley, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

Dump the meatloaf mixture onto the broiler rack and shape it into a loaf that's approximately 8-9 inches long and 4-5 inches wide. Pat together with your hands so it forms a cohesive, sturdy loaf.