Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 50 mins | Total time: 1 hr 5 mins | Yield: 6 Servings
Impress your entire family with this outstanding Italian Meatloaf. I am pretty sure that there will be no leftovers, but if there are any, don’t fuss because Italian Meatloaf leftovers are amazing!
Among galore meatloaf recipes, this is one of the best! Easy to prep with just pantry staples and ready in no time! A must on your family’s favourite weeknight rotation.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground mild Italian sausage
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1 Egg, beaten
3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 slices white bread, crumbled
1 tablespoon milk
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, reserve 3/4 cup for topping
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup marinara sauce, plus 1/2 -3/4 cup more for topping
How to make Italian Meatloaf
Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and saute for about 3 to 4 minutes. When done, remove from heat.
Step 2: Place the meats, onion, and peppers along with all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Remember to save 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese for later.
Step 3: Using your hands, combine the ingredients. In your preferred baking dish, place and shape the mixture.
Step 4: On top, spoon 1/2 to 3/4 cup marinara sauce and spread. Place in a preheated 400 degrees oven and bake for about 50 minutes. Top the meatloaf with the rest of the cheese, then sprinkle with a bit of dry basil. Bake for another 10 minutes until the meat is no longer pink. Note that the baking time varies depending on how thick your loaf is.
Nutrition Facts:
Yield: 6, Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories 520 | Total Fat 30g | Saturated Fat 11g | Trans Fat 1g | Unsaturated Fat 17g | Cholesterol 131mg | Sodium 957mg | Carbohydrates 24g | Fiber 2g | Sugar 5g | Protein 36g
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground mild Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 slices white bread, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, reserve 3/4 cup for topping
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce, plus 1/2 -3/4 cup more for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and saute for about 3 to 4 minutes. When done, remove from heat.
Step 2: Place the meats, onion, and peppers along with all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Remember to save 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese for later.
Step 3: Using your hands, combine the ingredients. In your preferred baking dish, place and shape the mixture.
Step 4: On top, spoon 1/2 to 3/4 cup marinara sauce and spread. Place in a preheated 400 degrees oven and bake for about 50 minutes. Top the meatloaf with the rest of the cheese, then sprinkle with a bit of dry basil. Bake for another 10 minutes until the meat is no longer pink. Note that the baking time varies depending on how thick your loaf is.
