- 6
4.4/5
(10 Votes)
Ingredients
- 1 c. marinara sauce, divided
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 c. Italian-flavored dry bread crumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-1/2 t. dried rosemary
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb. ground Italian pork sausage
- 3 pieces string cheese
Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sauce, egg, bread crumbs, garlic and rosemary. Add beef and sausage; mix well. Press half of mixture into a greased 8"x4" loaf pan. Place 2 pieces string cheese, side-by-side, near one end of loaf. Cut remaining piece of string cheese in half; place pieces side-by-side at opposite end of loaf. Top with remaining beef mixture; press down firmly to seal.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours; drain. Spoon remaining sauce over loaf. Bake an 10 additional minutes; let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Serves 6.