Lunch: Rolled Italian Meatloaf

Not much harder to make than plain meatloaf, this dressed-up version is nice enough for company.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Rolled Italian Meatloaf

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
3/4 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 egg
1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce
1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded 6 cheese Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach leaves

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. In large bowl, mix ground beef, sausage, egg, 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce, the bread crumbs and pepper.
On foil, pat mixture to12x8-inch rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with cheese; gently press into meat. Top with spinach. Starting at short end, roll up tightly, using foil to start roll and tucking in spinach leaves; seal ends. Place seam side down in ungreased 12x8-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish.
Bake 1 hour. Spread remaining pizza sauce over top. Bake 15 minutes longer or until thermometer inserted in meatloaf reads 160 °F. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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