Recipe - Lucias Meatloaf

MEATLOAF
2 pound Lean ground beef
10 ounce Frozen chopped spinach;
thawed and drained
1 pound Mozzarella cheese; shredded
2 Garlic cloves; minced
1 teaspoon Basil
1 Egg
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumb
Salt and pepper

MARINARA SAUCE
28 ounce Can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon Basil
2 tablespoon Olive oil
2 Garlic cloves; chopped
1 pn Thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pn Red pepper

This Italian meatloaf, studded with spinach and mozzarella, was a prize
winner in the Miami Herald's contest many years ago.

Mix all meatloaf ingredients together to form one large loaf or two smaller
ones. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Put in pan and bake at
350 degrees for about 2 hours.

Meanwhile, make marinara sauce. Saute garlic in olive oil. Add basil and
thyme and stir a minute. Add all other ingredients and simmer about an
hour.

Let meatloaf rest about 10 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce.

Posted to recipeludigest by Sandy sandysno@pctech.net on Mar 24, 1998