Italian Meatloaf

Meatloaf:

• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
• 1/2 cup cracker crumbs, medium-sized (about 10 soda crackers)
• 1 6oz can tomato paste
• 2 eggs
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup diced green pepper
• 1 Tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• dash pepper

Filling:

• 12 oz. cottage cheese
• 1 3-4 oz. can mushrooms
• 1/2 cup cracker crumbs, medium-sized (about 10 soda crackers)

Preparation:

In a large bowl, mix all the meatloaf ingredients together. Combine well.

In a small bowl, mix together the filling ingredients.

Pat 1/4 of the meat mixture in an 8x8x2 pan. Spread filling mixture over this. Top with remaining meat mixture.

Bake in pre-heated, 350° oven, for one hour. Let set for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Serves 12.