Jim's Italian Meatloaf

An Italian flavored meatloaf, layered like lasagne

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1  cup  breadcrumbs, italian seasoned
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 2  large eggs
• 16  ounces  spaghetti sauce (I use Prego)
• 1  cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 6  ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 4  slices provolone cheese, cut in 1" strips

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients (preferably by hand).
2. In a baking dish 9"x5"x2", layer 1/2 of the mixture.
3. Put 1/2 of the Mozzarella cheese and all the mushrooms on top of this layer, and 1/2 of the sauce.
4. Put the other 1/2 of the meat mixture on top of this and then cover with the remaining sauce and Mozzarella.
5. Place in the oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
6. At the last 5 minutes or so, place the Provolone cheese on top.
7. Let stand for 5 minutes to settle and cool.