->Italian Loaf 03 <-

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

1 egg, beaten

1 cup bread crumbs

1 cup water

1/2 cup finely chopped onions

dash garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

dash cayenne pepper

2 small cans herbed tomato sauce (approximately 6 1/2 ounces each)

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Pinch of oregano

Mix beef, egg, bread crumbs, water, onions, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cayenne together well in a mixing bowl. Then, roll or pat onto waxed paper into an even rectangle approx. 10 by 14 inches

in size.

Spread ground beef rectangle with one can tomato sauce, sprinkle

with 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese and pinch oregano over all.

Reserve the remaining cheese and one can of sauce. Roll up in

jelly roll fashion with help of waxed paper. Place roll seam-side

down in a lightly greased baking dish and cover with remaining can

90 minutes at

400 degrees F. covered

with foil for the majority of baking time. Remove foil for a crustier top for the last ten minutes. Sprinkle with remaining

mozzarella cheese after removing from oven. Allow to rest for ten minutes before slicing.