Italian Meatloaf
Italian meatloaf with ground beef and pork, Parmesan, garlic and herbs, baked under marinara and melted mozzarella. Serves 8.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion grated
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef 85% lean
- 1 pound ground pork lean
- 28 ounces marinara sauce divided; the rest for serving
- 1/2 to 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and set out a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, stir together the panko and milk and let it sit 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, Parmesan, garlic, onion, parsley, basil, oregano, 1/3 cup of the marinara, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Add the beef and pork and mix gently with your hands just until combined; don't overmix.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf in the baking dish and spread 1/4 cup of the marinara over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with the mozzarella and bake 10 to 15 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the center of the loaf reaches 160°F.
- Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the remaining marinara, warmed.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours; eat within 3 to 4 days or freeze 3 to 4 months. Reheat to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 14.1gProtein: 29.2gFat: 24.1gSodium: 1186mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 5.7g