Take a classic comfort food to delicious new heights with this impressive recipe. Sausage, pizza sauce and mozzarella give Italian meatloaf roll extra personality. —Megan Krumm, Schererville, Indiana
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
- Optional: Marinara sauce and minced fresh oregano
Description
- Preheat oven to 375°. In large bowl, combine 3/4 cup tomato sauce, crumbs, egg, onion, salt and oregano; add beef. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Cut 2 pieces of waxed paper 15 in. long. Place meat mixture in center of 1 rectangle; cover with the other.
- With a rolling pin, press meat into a 13x9-in. rectangle. Remove top sheet of waxed paper. Top with cheese, mushrooms and remaining tomato sauce. Roll up meat, jelly-roll style, starting at a narrow end; use waxed paper to help. Place meat seam side down; seal ends securely. Place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Drain; bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 25-30 minutes longer. If desired, serve the meat loaf with marinara and oregano.
