EASY MADE ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. ground mild Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 C. chopped bell pepper (I used orange, it was all I had in the freezer)
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. parsley
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3/4 C. Italian bread crumbs
• 2 slices white bread, crumbled
• 1 T. milk
• 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese, reserve 3/4 C. for topping
• 1/4 C. parmesan cheese
• 1 C. marinara sauce, plus 1/2 -3/4 C. more for toppingContinued on next page…