Italian Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1 (8-oz. can) tomato sauce, divided
1 egg
1 tsp. oregano, divided
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan

Preparation

Mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of the oregano.
On waxed paper, pat into rectangle 1/2-inch thick.
Sprinkle with Mozzarella.
Roll up by starting on short side.
Lift paper until meat begins to roll tightly.
Peel back paper to keep it free. Continue lifting and peeling to complete the roll.
Seal edges and place in a microwaveable loaf dish.
Microwave on high 9 minutes. Rotate dish after 1/2 cooking time.
Reduce power to 50% (medium). Microwave 11-14 minutes or until meat loses pink color, rotating after 1/2 cooking time.
Drain.