Healthy Mediterranean Meatloaf Recipe | Lean & Flavorful

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. This recipe appears in: European 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