ROLLED ITALIAN MEATLOAF

1 1/4 lb extra-lean (at least 90% lean) ground beef

3/4 lb bulk Italian sausage

1 large egg

1 can (8-oz) pizza sauce

1/4 cup Italian-style bread crumbs

1/4 tsp black pepper

8-oz shredded Italian cheese blend

2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach leaves

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix the meats with the egg, 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce, bread crumbs, and pepper; combine well.

On a sheet of foil, pat the meat mixture into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with the cheese, gently pressing into the meat. Top cheese with the spinach.

Starting at a short end, roll up tightly, using the foil to get started; tuck in spinach leaves as you go. Seal the ends and place seam side down in an ungreased 12 x 8-inch (2-quart) baking dish.

Bake for 1 hour. Spread the remaining pizza sauce over the top of the roll. Bake another 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the meat reads 160 degrees.

Let roll stand 10 minutes before slicing to serve. Cut into 8 slices.

Note: Be sure you roll tightly!

from diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.ca