Earl's Mozzarella Meat Loaf

Earl's Mozzarella Meat Loaf

Course :	Pork
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

1	large	onion -- coarsely chopped
1	tablespoon	olive oil
1	medium	sweet red pepper -- chopped
2	teaspoons	garlic -- finely chopped
1	teaspoon	leaf basil -- crumbled
1/2	teaspoon	leaf thyme -- crumbled
1 1/2	pounds	lean ground beef
1/2	pound	ground pork
1	cup	old-fashioned oats -- uncooked
2	large	egg whites
4	ounces	part-skim mozzarella cheese cut in 1/4 inch cubes
1/2	cup	grated parmesan cheese
2	tablespoons	parsley -- chopped
3/4	teaspoon	salt -- optional
1	dash	pepper
1/4	cup	catsup

Preparation:

Preheat oven to moderate (375 degrees). Line jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil. Saute onion in oil in large skillet over medium heat 3 minutes. Add red pepper, garlic, basil, and thyme, saute 5 minutes. Combine beef, pork, oats, egg, whites, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, optional salt, and pepper in large bowl. Add vegetable mixture. Shape into large oval on prepared pan. Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) for 30 minutes. Brush loaf with catsup. Bake 25 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand 10 minute before slicing.