Meatloaf Italiano

Yield
6 Servings
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
45 minutes
Total time
1 hour
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 pounds lean ground beef
1 small onion (finely diced)
1 cup old fashioned oats
15 ounces tomato sauce (divided)
6 1⁄2 ounces chopped black olives (divided)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided)
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, oats, half of the tomato sauce, about three-fourths of the black olives, and 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning. Shape into a loaf and bake in an oven-safe dish covered with aluminum foil for 45 to 50 minutes.

In a small saucepan, combine remaining tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook over low heat, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Spoon sauce over meatloaf and sprinkle with cheese and remaining olives. Return to oven for about 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Slice and serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or your favorite vegetables.

Notes

Per serving: 394 calories, 13.5 grams fat (4 grams saturated fat), 105 milligrams cholesterol, 744 milligrams sodium, 26 grams total carbohydrates, 5 grams fiber, 41 grams protein.