Fireman's Meat Loaf
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons bottled pasta sauce with vegetables or herbs, divided
- 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 8 ounces ground Italian or pork sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 ounces provolone or mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Combine the egg, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup pasta sauce, garlic and rosemary. Mix well, then add both meats and mix again.
- Press 2/3 of the mixture evenly in the bottom of an 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pan. Make a 1/2 inch indention down the center of the meatloaf. Place the cheese cubes in the indention. Pat remaining meat mixture on top.
- Bake uncovered for 55 to 60 minutes at 350 degrees F. When done, allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- To serve drizzle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of the sauce and sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
