Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.

Italian Meatloaf Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 TSP dried minced onion
3/4 TSP salt
1/2 TSP dried oregano
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
Optional: Marinara sauce and minced fresh oregano

Recipe Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In large bowl, combine 3/4 cup tomato sauce, crumbs, egg, onion, salt and oregano; add beef.
Mix lightly but thoroughly.
Cut two pieces of waxed paper 15" long.
Place meat mixture in center of one rectangle; cover with second rectangle.

With a rolling pin, press meat into a 13x9" rectangle.
Remove top sheet of waxed paper.
Top with cheese, mushrooms and 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" loaf pan.

Bake for 30 minutes.
Drain; bake until a thermometer reads 160 degrees , 25-30 minutes longer.
If desired, serve with marinara and oregano.

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