Italian Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Italian Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 2 lb. ground beef; 1 c. bread crumbs, dried and crumbled; 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese; 1/4 c. chopped onion; 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes; 2 tsp. basil leaves; 1/3 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 c. Ricotta cheese; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Servings: persons

3 eggs
2 lb. ground beef
1 c. bread crumbs, dried and crumbled
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
2 tsp. basil leaves
1/3 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. Ricotta cheese
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

1
Lightly beat 2 eggs in a large bowl.
2
Add ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons basil, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3
Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
4
Spread 1/2 mixture in the bottom of a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
5
Stir together 1 egg, Ricotta cheese, 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6
Mix well.
7
Spread over meat.
8
Top with remaining meat mix.
9
Spread to cover cheese.
10
Pour tomato sauce over the top. Bake 1 hour at 350u00b0.

879

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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: 3 eggs, 2 lb. ground beef, 1 c. bread crumbs, dried and crumbled, 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, 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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