Italian Meatloaf

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage, ground mild

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Basil
  • 1/2 cup Bell pepper
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 Onion, small
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Parsley

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tsp Olive oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 slices White bread

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Milk
  • 8 oz Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

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Directions

• In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over med. high heat and sauté the onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, add the meats, onion and peppers along with all remaining ingredients reserving 3/4 C. mozzarella cheese for topping.
• Now, dive in there with the best tools God gave you, your hands and combine everything really good. Once it has all come together, place and mold the mixture in a baking dish of your choice. I used my oval Portuguese stoneware for ours.
• Spoon 1/2 to 3/4 C. of the marinara sauce on top and spread around. Place in a 400 degree oven for 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining cheese and sprinkle a little dry basil over the top.
• Return to the oven for 10 more minutes. Make sure the meat is not pink before serving, baking time will vary depending on the thickness of your loaf.