ITALIAN MEATLOAF 
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 cheese

Mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, half the tomato sauce, egg, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt and pepper. On wax paper, pat into a 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 roll. Seal edges and place in loaf dish.

Microwave at high 9 minutes, rotating dish after half the cooking time. Reduce power to 50% (medium). Microwave 11 to 14 minutes, or until meat loses most of its pink color, rotating dish half the cooking time. Drain.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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