Meat Loaves Italianos

Directions

Heat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Combine oats, ¼ cup tomato sauce, ¼ cup olives, egg, 1 teaspoon onion, Italian seasoning and salt.

Add ground beef, mix lightly but thoroughly.

Shape to form four 4×2-inch loaves; place in 8-inch square glass baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until meat is done; drain.

Combine remaining tomato sauce, olives, onion and garlic powder; cook over low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until hot.

Spoon sauce over meat loaves; sprinkle with cheese.

Bake 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Prepare meat mixture and shape into loaves as directed above.

Place in 8-inch square glass baking dish or 9- inch glass pie plate.

Cover with wax paper. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 7 minutes or until no longer pink, rotating dish once. Drain. In a 2-cup glass measuring cup combine remaining tomato sauce, olives, onion and garlic powder. Microwave at HIGH 1½ to 2½ minutes or until hot. Spoon over meat loaves; sprinkle with cheese. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until cheese is melted.