(Del Monte Recipe)
2 lb lean ground beef or turkey
1 cup Contadina Seasoned Bread Crumbs
1 can (8oz) Contadina Tomato Sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 egg
1 tsp basil, crushed
1.) Combine meat, bread crumbs, 3/4 cup tomato sauce, onion , bell pepper, egg & basil in large bowl. Season with salt & pepper, if desired; mix well.
2.) Press into 9×5 inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven, 45 minutes; drain.
3.) Spoon remaining tomato sauce over meat loaf. Bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.
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