Italian Meatloaf

By AroundtheBaywithDD

family favorite

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or chicken
• 1/2 lb hot italian sausage
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, any color
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1/2 tsp parsley
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3/4 cup italian bread crumbs
• 2 slices white breaed, crumbled
• 1 TBSP milk
• 8 oz shredded mozzarella chese
• 1/4 cup parmsan cheese
• 1 cup marinara sauce plus 1/2 to 3/4 cup more for topping

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In small skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat and saute onion and bell pepper until tender. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, add the meats, onion and pepers along with all the remaining ingredients, reserving 3/4 cup mozzarella for topping. Using your hands, combine everything reall y good. Once combined, place meat and shape the mixture into a baking dish of your chose. I usually use a cookie sheet, wrapped in tinfoil and sprayed really well with oil, meat shaped into a log down the center. Spoon marinara sauce over top.

Cook 50 minutes or until cooked through. Add remaining mozzarella cheese and sprinkle a little dried basil over top. Return to oven until cheese melts ~ about 10 minutes. Let rest, slice and serve.