3 Cheese Italian Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese

Instructions

1. Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and eggs in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, and salt. Divide sauce in half and add half to breadcrumb mixture. Allow crumbs to soften while you sauté the vegetables.
3. In the olive oil, sauté onion and red bell pepper until almost soft. Add garlic and cook for one minute longer. Allow to cool.
4. When veggies are cool, add to breadcrumbs.
5. Combine ground beef with breadcrumbs. Form into a loaf.
6. Make a trench in the top of meatloaf and drizzle with remaining sauce. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
7. Remove meatloaf from oven and drain off fat. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Asiago cheese on top. Bake for 10 minutes longer, until cheeses are melted.
8. Allow meatloaf to stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.