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Mediterranean Microwave Meat Loaf

Mediterranean Microwave Meat Loaf

Prep and Cook Time 20 minutes

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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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:

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.
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.

This recipe appears in: European

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