Title: Italian Meatloaf Sandwich
Categories: Entree Meat
Yield: 6 Servings

		What is more homey than a
		Meatloaf sandwich-hot or
		Cold , with or without
		Sauce. Leftover slices can
		Be frozen for another time.
		..........................
1	c	Bread or cracker crumbs
1	c	Tomato sauce, homemade or
		Canned
1 1/2	lb	Ground beef
1		Egg, lightly beaten
1	sm	Garlic clove, minced
2	tb	Grated parmesan cheese
1	ts	Salt
		Freshly ground pepper
1/2	ts	Chopped basil
1/2	c	Grated mozzarella cheese
2	tb	Olive oil
1	tb	Unsalted butter
2	lb	Onions, cut into 1 inch
		Slices
2	lb	Bell peppers,cored,seeded
		And cut into 1 inch slices
6		Italian rolls

1... Preheat the oven to 350~ F. Oil a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.

2... In a bowl, soak the bread crumbs in 2/3 cup tomato sauce, until the sauce has been absorbed. Add beef, egg , garlic, Parmesan,salt and pepper to taste.Pack into prepared loaf pan.

3...Bake 45 minutes. Pour off drippings and spoon the remaining 1/3 c tomato sauce over the loaf. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, return to oven, and bake 10 minutes longer. If serving warm, let rest in pan for 10 minutes.

4... While the loaf is cooking, heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Saute the onions and peppers until just wilted. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

5... Invert meatloaf on a board and slice. Split the rolls and warm them. Arrange meatloaf slices on the rolls and top with sauteed onions and peppers. Serve immeadiately.

Formatted for MM by Jeannie Allen

From: Lewisallen

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