Italian Meatloaf

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Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 small onion, chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 8 large thin slices pepperoni
  • 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 10 basil leaves
  • Extra tomato sauce

Preparation:

Combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, sauce, parsley, onion and garlic. Mix well to combine. Lightly press half the mixture into the base of a foil lined 4.5×8.5 loaf pan. Top with pepperoni, tomatoes, cheese & basil. Lightly press remaining ground beef mixture over this and smooth top. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 1 hour or until cooked through. About 10 mins before the end of cooking spread the extra sauce on top. Remove from pan and serve sliced.

Irene Milito