The Best Italian Meatloaf

Here's the best Italian meatloaf! Tender and delicious with Italian seasonings, mozzarella and tomato sauce. It promises to be a favorite!

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 fire roasted red pepper, diced
• olive oil, for sauteing
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 vine-ripened tomato, diced
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 + ¼ pounds ground beef or turkey
• ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 + ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Heat a skillet with enough oil to cover the bottom of pan over medium-low heat, add onion and pepper, saute until tender. Add garlic, saute until fragrant; add tomato and Italian seasoning, saute 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl whisk together egg, ⅓ cup tomato sauce, and Worcestershire. Add ground meat, bread crumbs, black pepper, Parmesan and sautéed veggies. Combine with a fork; mix in 1 cup of mozzarella.
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