Meat Loaf Italiano - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. cracker crumbs
1/2 c. minced onion
2 (8 oz.) cans Italian tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. oregano
3 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp. basil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
pepper
1 1/2 lb. ground beef

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Combine eggs, cracker crumbs, onion, 1/3 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup of cheese, oregano, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl.
Mix well and add meat.
Mix thoroughly and shape into flat rectangle about 10 x 12 inches on waxed paper.
Sprinkle remaining 2 cups cheese over meat.
Roll like a jelly roll and press ends together to seal.
Place on rack in shallow baking dish.
Bake 1 hour.
Drain off fat.
Pour on remaining tomato sauce and bake 15 minutes.
Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.