Mozzarella Meat Loaf

Ingredients

 * 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
 * 1 tsp leaf basil, crumbled
 * ½ tsp leaf thyme, crumbled
 * 1½ lbs lean ground beef
 * ½ lbs ground pork
 * 1 cup old-fashioned oats, uncooked
 * 2 egg whites
 * 4 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese cut in ¼-inch cubes
 * ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
 * ¾ tsp salt, optional
 * ⅛ tsp pepper
 * ¼ cup catsup

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to moderate (375°F).
 * 2) Line jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil.
 * 3) Saute onion in oil in large skillet over medium heat 3 minutes.
 * 4) Add red pepper, garlic, basil, and thyme, saute 5 minutes.
 * 5) Combine beef, pork, oats, egg, whites, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, optional salt, and pepper in large bowl.
 * 6) Add vegetable mixture.
 * 7) Shape into large oval on prepared pan.
 * 8) Bake in moderate oven (375°F) for 30 minutes.
 * 9) Brush loaf with catsup.
 * 10) Bake 25 minutes or until cooked through.
 * 11) Let stand 10 minute before slicing.

Judi's notes
I would bake this meat loaf in a loaf pan due to possible grease escaping from the jelly roll pan. I would also spoon off some of the fat from the loaf after 30 minutes.