Every man loves meatloaf! Italian Meatloaf

This is one of Joshua’s and my favorite meals to have when the seasons start to change. It’s easy, it makes leftovers and it fills the house with the most amazing smells.

INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon EVOO
3/4 dry bread crumbs (Italian are the best for this recipe)
¼ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
¼ cups black olives
2 tablespoons parmesan

YOU WILL NEED:
Large Mixing Bowl
9x5 baking dish
Large sauté pan
Foil

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
On stove top heat EVOO over medium high.
Sauté onion, diced tomatoes, green peppers and garlic for about 5 minutes to burn off any excess water.
In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, and tomato sauce.
Season with oregano, basil, black olives and mozzarella.
Mix in onion, garlic, green peppers and tomatoes.

*TIP - Don't forget to spray a light coat of nonstick cooking spray in your pan to make for easier tranfer to the plate.

Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan and sprinkle parmesan on the top
Cover very loosely with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
If the top does not brown, remove the foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
For extra flavor, pour about a half cup of tomoato sauce over the top and serve with leafy greens and your favorite vegetable side dish.

P.S. I didn't a picture so this one is from the internet :), but close enough!