Italian Meatloaf

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3/4 cup cracker crumbs (soda crackers)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
• 2/3 cup tomato sauce

Directions

Combine meat, egg, crumbs, onion, 1/3 cup tomato sauce, salt, oregano, and pepper. Shape meatloaf on waxed paper, flattening it; sprinkle top of it with the cheese. Roll up and press ends to seal. Place in loaf pan - cover pan with foil, putting the shiny side up and make 5 or 6 slits in the foil with knife. Bake 3/4 hour at 350 degrees F. Pour the 2/3 cup tomato sauce over the top and bake another 15 minutes. Serves 6.

By Robin from Washington, IA