Ingredients

1. 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2. 2 eggs, lightly beaten
3. 1 cup saltine cracker crumbs
4. 1 cup milk
5. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6. 1/2 cup chopped onion
7. 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
8. 1 can (8 ounce) pizza sauce
9. 3 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved
10. Green pepper rings, optional
11. Sliced mushrooms, optional
12. 2 tablespoons butter, optional
13. Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1. Mix beef, eggs, crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, onion, salt and oregano. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains; drain.
2. Spoon pizza sauce over loaf and top with mozzarella cheese slices. return to oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
3. Meanwhile, if desired, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter; arrange on top of meat loaf. Sprinkle with parsley if desire. Yield: 8-10 servings.