Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. meat loaf mix (ground beef, pork and veal) or 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 c. Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp. dried sweet basil, crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can pizza sauce
  • 2 oz. thinly sliced Mozzarella cheese

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the meat, egg, bread crumbs, onion, seasonings and 1/2 can pizza sauce. Mix well. Form into a large round loaf and place in a 3-quart round casserole.
  • Pour the remaining pizza sauce over the meat loaf.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Top with the sliced cheese and bake 5 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Makes 6 servings.