ITALIAN MEAT LOAF

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"I received the recipe for this moist meat loaf in my high school economics class," recalls Lisa Malone of Cordell, Oklahoma. "At the time, I made it for my mom and dad. Now I fix it for my husband and daughter. We all love it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg, beaten
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion, optional
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper, optional
1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the egg, half of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, onion and green pepper if desired, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix well. , On a large piece of heavy-duty foil, pat meat mixture into a 14x8-in. rectangle. Sprinkle cheeses to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling foil away while rolling. Seal seam and ends. Transfer to a microwave-safe glass 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 9 minutes, rotating a half turn once; drain. Continue cooking on 50% power for 14-16 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, rotating a half turn once. In a bowl, combine the remaining tomato sauce and oregano. Pour over meat loaf. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

MD RAZIB ISLAM RZ
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This meatloaf was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Andrew Yahaya
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I'm not a huge fan of meatloaf, but this recipe was pretty good. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tasty.


Natalie Nicklaus
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This was a great recipe! The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


M Basit
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I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the moist texture.


David Victor Coxon
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This meatloaf was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Md. Mohin Uddin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatloaf turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


prince muzeed
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This meatloaf was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Roki Roki
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I'm not a huge fan of meatloaf, but this recipe was pretty good. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tasty.


M Bota
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This was a great recipe! The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Sophie Webb
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I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the moist texture.


Faixan Khan
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This meatloaf was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Md sohag Prodhan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatloaf turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Jim Karas
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This meatloaf was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Mama Amirat
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I'm not a huge fan of meatloaf, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect accompaniment.


Rudy Ortiz
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This was the best meatloaf I've ever had! The combination of the ground beef, pork, and veal was perfect, and the sauce was amazing.


Kawsir
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I made this meatloaf for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Kazi Kazi
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This Italian meatloaf was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


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