Italian Meatloaf

Name: Italian Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon dried minced onion; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided; 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained

My husband doesn't even like meat loaf, but he'll always eat this one! He likes this dish because it offers a wide variety of flavors.

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
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 13x9-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 9x5-in. loaf pan.
Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Drain; bake 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 190 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 498mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

Originally published as Mozzarella Meat Loaf in Country Extra May 1990

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yellowlabluvr

May 4, 2011

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

Jan 24, 2011

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

Jan 13, 2011

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.
aleanak

Oct 19, 2010

Try making with one pound ground beef and one-half pound ground veal. Very good.
aleanak

Sep 11, 2010

This is a great recipe. We make this often and kids love it. To make this even easier use a jar of spaghetti sauce. We also use extra cheese.
newtownmelody

Apr 16, 2010

It should be renamed Meatloaf Parmigiana! I added some fresh basil on the mozzarella. It also took a lot longer than 1 hour to cook.Plan on baking it longer.Nice combination of flavors!