3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt, optional
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup catsup
1 large onion, diced
1 cup green stuffed Manzanilla olives, sliced
4 slices prosciutto, chopped
4 slices prosciutto (or deli ham), cut in strips
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can (14.5-oz) diced, peeled tomatoes
1 can (8-oz) tomato sauce
1 can (8-oz) pesto tomato paste
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1-1/2 tsps extra virgin olive oil
Making the Meatloaf: Mix ground beef, beaten eggs, milk, salt & pepper, bread crumbs, catsup, diced onion and the diced prosciutto. Mix well and roll out in the shape of two oblong pizzas. Make the Sauce: In saucepan combine canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, salt & pepper, olive oil and simmer over medium heat for about an hour. Spread sauce on the beef and dot surface with the sliced green olives, then a layer of shredded mozzarella, and strips of prosciutto (or deli ham) on this mixture. Roll both in the form of a meatloaf, place in meatloaf pans, and bake for 1-1/2 hours at 350 degrees F. Feel free to experiment. This recipe was passed to me by a pair of sweet old Italian ladies who were visiting. It never fails to please.