Recipe: Mediterranean Meat Loaf (using Italian sausage, microwave)

MEDITERRANEAN MICROWAVE MEAT LOAF

1 pound 90% lean ground beef
1/4 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons prepared pasta sauce, divided use
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided use
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

In large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, bread crumbs, cheese, egg, 1/3 cup pasta sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, allspice and black pepper. Mix until blended. Pat into ball. Place in 9-inch glass pie plate or shallow microwavable casserole 9 to 10 inches in diameter. Press into 7-inch circle.

Microwave, lightly covered with paper towels, at HIGH 8 minutes. Pour off drippings.

Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 tablespoons pasta sauce and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; spread
over top of meat loaf. Microwave 3 to 5 minutes more or until meat loaf registers 160 degrees F in center. . Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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SERVING SUGGESTION:
Serve with frozen stuffed potatoes heated according to package directions and tossed green salad.

Makes 4 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe Booklet - Best Recipes, Easy Home Cooking, 30-Minute Meals, August/September 2004