parmesan cheese italian meatloaf

Parmesan Cheese Italian Meatloaf

This meatloaf takes on Italian flavor with the addition of Parmesan cheese and an Italian herb blend. Serve this flavorful meatloaf with mashed potatoes and corn or green beans for a fabulous everyday meal. The meatloaf is made with a combination of lean ground beef and ground pork. Feel free to use all ground beef in the meatloaf, or use 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef and 1/2 pound of ground pork. The pork adds extra flavor and moisture to the loaf. Bulk Italian sausage may be substituted for the ground pork.

Ingredients :

• 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 2 tbsp. Dried minced onion
• 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
• 2 Large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3/4 cup Seasoned fine bread crumbs
• 8 oz. Tomato sauce, divided
• 1 pound Ground pork
• 1 pound Lean ground beef
• 1 tsp. Dried rubbed sage
• 1/2 tsp. Marjoram
• 1/2 tsp. Dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. Dried leaf basil