Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9”x5” loaf pan with parchment paper so that some hangs off the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

Combine all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl with the exception of the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 3

Form the meat mixture into the shape of the loaf pan and place in the pan.

Step 4

Make a horizontal well down the center of the meatloaf with your hand, wide enough to add the shredded cheese. Place the cheese in the middle of the meatloaf and seal the opening with the meat mixture so that no cheese is exposed.

Step 5

Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes.

Step 6

While the meatloaf is baking, add sauce and seasonings and stir together to a medium saucepan or pot over medium heat and cook until it begins to bubble.

Step 7

Turn down heat to low and occasionally stir while the meatloaf is baking.

Step 8

Once the meatloaf is completely baked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes then remove from the pan and place on a serving platter (slide the parchment paper away) then, ladle the sauce over the top and garnish with parsley.

Step 9

Then slice for servings.