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Italian Meatloaf Recipe

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Italian Meatloaf Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained

Directions

In large bowl, combine the crumbs, egg, onion, salt and oregano; crumble the meat over the top. Mix gently. Stir in 3/4 cup tomato sauce; set aside. Cut two pieces of waxed paper 15-in. long. Place meat mixture in center of one rectangle; cover with second rectangle.
With a rolling pin, press meat into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Remove top sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle meat with cheese and mushrooms; top with remaining tomato sauce. Roll up meat, jelly-roll style, starting at narrow end; use waxed paper to help. Place meat seam side down; seal ends securely. Place in a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan.
Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Drain; bake 30 minutes longer. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 190 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 498 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Mozzarella Meat Loaf in Country Extra May 1990, p47

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

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Reviewed on May. 04, 2011 by yellowlabluvr

It turned out really well, but I might add some more ground beef and maybe some more tomato sauce.

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by loweingart

This meat Loaf had good flavor but was to mushy for our family.

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by mcammann

Lots of flavor but stayed a bit runny even with the draining which made it hard to get out. Add extra meat and it works better. Over all this is the best reciept for my family and meatloaf.