Meatloaf with Mushrooms (2 lbs) (standmixer)

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.*
2. Put olive oil into a large skillet and place over medium heat. When hot, add onion, garlic, mushrooms and thyme. Cook until mush- rooms and onions are softened (onions will become translucent), about 10 to 15 min- utes. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Put the breadcrumbs, milk, eggs and tomato paste into the Cuisinart® mixing bowl. Insert flat mixing paddle. Mix on Speed 1 for 30 seconds. Add cooled mushroom/onion mix- ture, mix until combined, 15 to 20 seconds. Add ground meat, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix on Speed 2 until well combined, about 45 seconds.
4. Transfer mixture to prepared loaf pan, round the top slightly. Bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes; internal temperature should be 160°F when tested with an instant-read thermometer. Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before removing from pan or slicing.

*May also be formed into a 9 x 5-inch oval loaf and baked free-form on a baking sheet.