Stuffed Meat

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This is another recipe from APRON'S SIMPLE MEALS presented by PUBLIX (Publix Aprons).

CHEESE STUFFED MEATLOAVES

• Cooking spray
• 1-1/2 cups pasta or marinara sauce, divided
• ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• ½ cup diced onions
• 1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef, 7% fat
• 4 sticks mozzarella string cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.  Combine ¾ cup pasta or marinara sauce and remaining ingredients (except cheese) until blended.  Divide into four portions; shape around each string cheese, covering cheese completely.  Seal tightly so hot cheese will stay inside.  Bake 20-25 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees.  Before serving, microwave remaining ¾ cup sauce on high for 1 minute or until hot.  I serve this with cheese filled tortellini found in the refrigerator section of the grocery store.