Meatzza

This is basically a meatloaf made into round disc and served in slices like a pizza. It really does taste like a pizza without the crust!

1 lb. ground beef
3 tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
3 tbs. rolled oats
3 tbs. chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 garlic clove, grated or minced
salt and pepper to taste
butter, for greasing
1 x 14oz. tin diced tomatoes, drained
1 tsp. garlic-flavored olive oil
1 tsp. dried oregano
4 oz. fresh mozzarella (not Buffalo), halved then sliced
few fresh basil leaves

Heat the oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, using your hands, mix together the beef, Parmesan, oats, parsley, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper. Butter an 11″ shallow, round baking pan and pat the mixture evenly and lightly with your fingers.

Make sure to drain as much juice out of the tomatoes as possible, then mix them with the garlic-flavored olive oil and the oregano. Season and spread on top of the meat base. Arrange the mozzarella on top and bake for 20-25 minutes, by which time the meat should be cooked through and the mozzarella melted.

Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes, then adorn with some fresh basil leaves and cut into slices, like a pizza.

Serves 6