ITALIAN MEAT LOAF

2 slices rye bread 2 slices white bread ½ C. water 1 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. black pepper 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine 1 8-oz. can (1 C.) tomato sauce 1 tsp. oregano

Break bread into small pieces and soak in water. Combine beef with moistened bread, onion, parsley, cheese, egg, salt and pepper. Mix well. Place in 8¾ x 5 x 2½-inch greased loaf pan. Dot with butter. Bake in Gas oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Pour tomato sauce over meat and sprinkle with oregano. Bake 20 minutes longer. Serve hot or cold. Makes 8 servings.