Meat Loaf

In a large bowl, combine the crackers, hamburger, tomato paste, eggs, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper and mix well. Pat 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of an 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan. Combine crackers, cottage cheese, mushrooms, parsley and oregano. Spread mixture over the meat in the pan and top with remaining meat mixture and bake for 1 hour at 350°.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.