Microwave Meat Loaf

So I know what you're thinking: "Microwave meat loaf?!" To you I say, "Yes, meat loaf can be good in the microwave." I don't know why this works, but it's super tasty!

Ingredients

• 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
• 1/4 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons pasta sauce, divided
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine beef, sausage, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup pasta sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, allspice, and pepper. Gently mix together (your hands are good tools for this - you don't want to be too rough). Work into a loaf shape and pat into an ungreased microwave-safe loaf pan (you can also use a glass casserole dish or similar vessel). Microwave on high for 8 minutes, covered with a double layer of paper towels. Pat/Drain off any grease. Mix remaining 2 tablespoons pasta sauce and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Spread sauce mixture over the top of the meat loaf. Microwave, uncovered, on high for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the meat loaf reaches 160 degrees in the center. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.