Italian Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 , 8 ounce
• 0.5 cups bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano , divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix beef, onion, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pat into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle on a sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.

3. 3

   Lift up the short side of the waxed paper to start rolling up the meatloaf. Roll tightly, peeling back paper as you go. Seal edges in place. Transfer meatloaf to a loaf pan.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Combine remaining tomato sauce and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; pour over meatloaf and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.