2 lb Ground beef

1 c Parmesan cheese

2 ea Garlic cloves

6 ea Leaves fresh parsley, chop

Olive oil for frying Salt/pepper 1 1/2 c Bread crumbs

2 ea Eggs

1/2 c Water

1/2 lb Mozzarella, cut lengthwise

-into four pieces Tomato sauce

Mix all ingredients except mozzarella, thoroughly. Form into a firmly packed football shape. Make a deep lengthwise slit and stuff with mozzarella; close meat loaf firmly around cheese.

Heat oil in a large fry pan and brown meat loaf on all sides. Gently lift out and place in simmering tomato sauce to cook slowly 30-45 minutes on low heat. Serve sliced with pasta or rice.