Meat Loaves Italianos

* Exported from MasterCook *

Meat Loaves Italianos

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Meats

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 c Quaker Oats, uncooked
-- (quick or old-fashioned)
8 oz Tomato sauce
2 1/2 oz Canned sliced ripe olives
-- drained
1 Egg (optional)
1 tb Instant minced onion
1/2 ts Italian seasoning
1/4 ts Salt (optional)
1 lb Lean ground beef
1/8 ts Garlic powder
2 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese
-- shredded

Heat oven to 375 F. Combine oats, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup olives,
egg, 1 teaspoon onion, Italian seasoning and salt. Add ground beef, mix
lightly but thoroughly. Shape to form four 4x2-inch loaves; place in
8-inch square glass baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 25 to 30
minutes or until meat is done; drain.

Combine remaining tomato sauce, olives, onion and garlic powder; cook over
low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until hot. Spoon sauce over meat loaves;
sprinkle with cheese. Bake 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Prepare meat mixture and shape into loaves as
directed above. Place in 8-inch square glass baking dish or 9-inch glass
pie plate. Cover with wax paper. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 7 minutes or
until no longer pink, rotating dish once. Drain. In a 2-cup glass
measuring cup combine remaining tomato sauce, olives, onion and garlic
powder. Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until hot. Spoon
over meat loaves; sprinkle with cheese. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or
until cheese is melted.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving:
* calories 370
* carbohydrates 16 g
* protein 27 g
* fat 22 g
* calcium 145 mg
* sodium 570 mg
* cholesterol 80 mg
* dietary fiber 3 g

Source: "Hurry, Let's Eat!"
Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias



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