Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 cups soft french breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese ( 2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) cans pizza sauce or 1 (8 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese ( or 6 ounces sliced)
1 (7 1/4 ounce) jars roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1/4 cup chopped black olives
Directions:
Heat oven to 375F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
In large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in ground beef, crumbs, parmesan, basil, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 CUP PIZZA SAUCE until well combined.
On large sheet of foil, shape beef into 12×10 inch rectangle.
Top evenly with provolone, roasted peppers and olives to within 1/2 inch of edges.
Starting with one 10-inch side, roll up; press seam to seal. Place seam side down in pan.
Bake 40 minutes.
Remove from oven; spoon remaining pizza sauce over loaf.
Return to oven, bake 15-20 minutes longer or until loaf is thoroughly cooked in center and thermometer reads 160?. This may take longer, so please use the thermometer!
Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve with additional heated sauce, if desired.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 90 min.