Italian Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients

  • For the meatloaf:
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or meatloaf mixture
  • 1 cup (250 ml) quick-cooking or regular rolled oats
  • 1 15-oz (425 g) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 Tbs (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • For the filling:
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sauteed sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sliced, pitted black olives
  • For the topping:
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sliced, pitted black olives

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the beef, oats, 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the spaghetti sauce, onion, Parmesan, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Place the remaining spaghetti sauce in a small pot and set aside. Divide the meat mixture in two equal portions and pat them into 7-inch (18 cm) round patties. Layer the filling ingredients on top of one patty, leaving a 1/2-inch (1 cm) border uncovered. Top with the remaining patty, press the edges together, and pat into a round loaf. Place in a greased baking pan and bake uncovered in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for 50 minutes. Heat the remaining spaghetti sauce to a simmer just before removing the meatloaf from the oven. Top the meatloaf with the spaghetti sauce, mozzarella, and olives. Cut into wedges to serve. Serves 4 to 6.