Italian Meat Loaf

A jar of marinara sauce easily puts the Italian flavor into this tasty meat loaf.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (15-ounce) jar marinara sauce - divided use
1 1/4 cups soft bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/4 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Cooking Directions:

1. Stir together ground beef, 1/2 cup marinara sauce, and next 6 ingredients.
2. Shape into a 9-inch loaf, and place on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
4. Stir together remaining marinara sauce and parsley; pour over meat loaf. Bake 5 more minutes.

Makes 6 servings.