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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Italian Meatloaf

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound mild Italian Sausage (casings removed)
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Oregano
1 tablespoon Basil
1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
2 large eggs lightly beaten
1/2 cup water
6 ounces tomato paste
1 pound mozzarella cheese (4 cups) -- divided

Line a large baking dish with aluminum foil; grease foil then set aside.

In a large bowl, combine first nine ingredients; add eggs and water and mix thoroughly.

Lay out a large piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap.

Spread the meat mixture onto wrap to form a 15-x12-inch rectangle on the paper.

Spread with tomato paste and sprinkle with 3 cups of the cheese.

Use the paper or plastic wrap to help roll meat mixture up like a jelly roll (start from short end).

Roll as tightly as you can and keep peeling back paper as you roll.

Pinch the meat loaf seam closed as best you can. Using 2 spatulas, transfer meat loaf to prepared pan. Pinch ends closed.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for approximately 1 hour or until meat loaf is done.

Top with remaining cheese and return to oven just until cheese melts.

Remove from oven and let meat loaf rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.

Cold leftovers are delicious in sandwiches. ENJOY! TimmL