Heat oven to 375 F. Combine oats, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup olives, egg, 1 teaspoon onion, Italian seasoning and salt. Add ground beef, mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape to form four 4x2-inch loaves; place in 8-inch square glass baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until meat is done; drain.

Combine remaining tomato sauce, olives, onion and garlic powder; cook over low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until hot. Spoon sauce over meat loaves; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

Microwave Directions: Prepare meat mixture and shape into loaves as directed above. Place in 8-inch square glass baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate. Cover with wax paper. Microwave on High 5 to 7 minutes or until no longer pink, rotating dish once. Drain. In a 2-cup glass measuring cup combine remaining tomato sauce, olives, onion and garlic powder. Microwave at High 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until hot. Spoon over meat loaves; sprinkle with cheese. Microwave at High 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

* protein 27 g * fat 22 g * calcium 145 mg * sodium 570 mg * cholesterol 80 mg * dietary fiber 3 g

Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias