Mediterranean Microwave Meat Loaf

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


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Mediterranean Microwave Meat Loaf
Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
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
large egg

1/3
cup plus 2 tablespoons prepared pasta sauce, divided

2
tablespoons lemon juice, divided

1/2
teaspoon ground allspice

1/4
teaspoon black pepper



 
Preparation:
1.
In large bowl combine ground beef, sausage, bread crumbs, cheese, egg, 1/3 cup pasta sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, allspice and 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.*
*Meat loaf may be frozen at this point. To prepare, thaw in refrigerator and proceed as directed.

2.
Microwave, lightly covered with paper towels, at HIGH 8 minutes. Pour off drippings. Meanwhile combine 2 tablespoons pasta sauce and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice; spread over top of meat loaf. Microwave 3 to 5 minutes more or until meat loaf registers 160°F in center. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.


Serving Suggestion Serve with frozen stuffed potatoes heated according to package directions and tossed green salad.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Sodium 558 mg
Protein 31 g
Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrate 16 g
Cholesterol 152 mg
Saturated Fat 11 g
Total Fat 28 g
Calories from Fat 57 %
Calories 455
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 3.5
Meat 4
Starch 1


This recipe appears in: European

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