Italian Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Italian Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices rye bread; 2 slices firm white bread; 1 cup water; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 egg, beaten to blend; 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled

Servings: persons

2 slices rye bread
2 slices firm white bread
1 cup water
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten to blend
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled

1
Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2
Place rye and white breads in large bowl.
3
Pour 1 cup water over.
4
Let soak 5 minutes.
5
Drain off any excess water.
6
Mash bread finely with fork.
7
Add ground beef, onion, egg, Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper and mix well.
8
Transfer to prepared dish.
9
(Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.
10
Chill.)
11
Preheat oven to 375F.
12
Bake meat loaf 30 minutes.
13
Pour tomato sauce over.
14
Sprinkle with oregano.
15
Bake 20 more minutes.
16
Let stand 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices rye bread, 2 slices firm white bread, 1 cup water, 1 pound lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Italian Meat Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Meat Loaf

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