MEAT LOAF RICOTTA

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 C. soft bread crumbs
1/2 C. grated Romano cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1 C. chopped onion
1 1/2 T. parsley flakes
1 tsp. crushed basil
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 T. dry bread crumbs
1/2 lb. ricotta cheese
1/4 tsp. marjoram
2 T. vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Combine meat, bread crumbs, Romany cheese, 2 eggs, onion, parsley flakes, basil, 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper; mix well. Sprinkle loaf pan with dry bread crumbs. Turn half the meat mixture into pan. Combine ricotta cheese with remaining egg, marjoram and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well. Spread over meat layer. Top with remaining meat mixture and spread to completely cover cheese layer. Generously brush top with oil. Bake 1 hour. Makes 6 servings.