Description
This Classic Italian Meatloaf recipe brings a taste of Italy to your dinner table. Tender ground beef combined with savory seasonings, Parmesan cheese, and a gooey mozzarella topping, all baked to perfection. A comforting and flavorful dish that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix the meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape and bake: Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan. Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over the top. Bake for 45 minutes, then add mozzarella cheese and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with warmed marinara sauce.
Notes
- For extra moisture, mix in 1/2 pound of ground pork with the beef.
- This meatloaf pairs well with garlic bread or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
