Cheese Stuffed Meat Loaf

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 3/4 c. Italian style bread crumbs
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper, ground
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 2 eggs, divided
• 3/4 c. Ricotta cheese
• 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped

1. Combine first six ingredients with 1 egg.
2. Combine remaining egg with Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and parsley.
3. Press 1/3 meat mixture into a 9-inch loaf pan.
4. Make shallow well lengthwise in center.
5. Spoon cheese mixture into well.
6. Cover with remaining meat mixture.
7. Pat firmly at sides.
8. Bake in a 350u0b0 oven for 50 minutes or until done. If desired, top with sliced Provolone cheese and bake for 10 minutes.

ground beef, italian style bread crumbs, salt, onion, black pepper, tomato sauce, eggs, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=751485 (may not work)