Italian Meatloaf

Italian Meatloaf... a delicious spin on that comfort food

favorite. It's easy to put together...

and with easy sides like pasta and a vegetable... not only will the family love

this ... you can relax while it's in the oven.

You can use any spaghetti sauce you prefer.. homemade or

store-bought.

I used a 1/4 cup pizza sauce in the meatloaf mix.. I always

have pizza sauce on hand... if you don't you can substitute spaghetti sauce.

I like to use Hunt's Diced Tomatoes.. they seem to dice them

the best and the can has little juice so you get a nice amount of diced

tomatoes.... use any variety you prefer... Garlic and Onion is a good choice...

I like the Basil Garlic and Oregano variety...

The shredded cheese used in this recipe is the 6 cheese

Italian variety... if you don't have

it.. you can substitute shredded mozzarella.

I used a loaf pan with an insert so the grease... what

little there is.. drains off.

Try this delicious recipe... you'll love it!

Recipe: Italian Meatloaf

• 1 1/2 pounds very lean ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• i teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) Hunt's Diced Tomatoes with Basil Garlic and
• Oregano
• 1 3/4 cups finely shredded 6 cheese Italian cheese mix
• Spaghetti Sauce (for on top when serving and on the side)
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix all the ingredients except the Spaghetti Sauce in a
• large bowl. Press it into a 9 inch loaf

pan.

Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes or until interior temp reaches

160 degrees F.

Remove from the pan and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes

before serving. Spread a generous amount

of Spaghetti sauce over the top and serve with additional sauce.