Low-Fat Pizza Style Meatloaf

Submitted by weekend cooker

"unique recipe with mariana sauce, mushrooms, basil,turns a usual meatloaf into something special."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 6 slices
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄3 cup italian style seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1⁄3 cup low-fat milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup prepared marinara sauce
• 1⁄4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Coat a 12 inch pizza pan with cooking spray, and place it on a large baking sheet with sides.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and basil. Cook stirring until softened, about 10 minutes.
4. Combine beef, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, and salt in a large bowl, and mix well.
5. Transfer the meat mixture to a prepared pan.
6. With dampened hands, pat into a 10 inch circle.
7. Top with marinara sauce, and spoon the vegetable mixture over the sauce, then sprinkle with cheese.
8. Bake until the meat is browned and the cheese is melted, approximately 20-30 minutes.
9. Drain off fat, cut into wedges, and serve.

Reviews

[CookingONTheSide]

This is a nice variation from your traditional meat loaf. I love the peppers and mushrooms in this. Very good - it made a wonderful dinner. Thanks for sharing.