Pizza Meatloaf

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 2
   Line the bottom of an 8-inch spring form pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray. Wrap the bottom and sides with a piece of aluminum foil and place on a sheet pan.
3. 3
   Coarsely chop the pepperoni slices and add to a large bowl. Add the ground beef, 1 cup pizza sauce, bread crumbs, egg, bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt and a few grinds of pepper.
4. 4
   Mix to combine and transfer to the prepared cake pan.
5. 5
   Spread the remaining pizza sauce on top of the meatloaf.
6. 6
   Bake for 45 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from oven and top with shredded mozzarella and pepperoni slices.
8. 8
   Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
9. 9
   Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before removing from the mold.
10. 10
    Garnish with red pepper flakes and chopped parsley.