Italian Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Italian Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 teaspoons (about 6 cloves) chopped garlic; 2 medium onions, diced; 2 red peppers, seeded, small diced; 1/2 cup chopped basil leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups grated Parmesan; 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs; 3 pounds ground beef; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 cup marinara sauce

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons (about 6 cloves) chopped garlic
2 medium onions, diced
2 red peppers, seeded, small diced
1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
3 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup marinara sauce

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the garlic.
3
Saute 1 minute and then add the peppers and onions and saute until just soft.
4
Let cool.
5
Whisk together the basil, parsley and eggs in a small bowl, and then add the salt and black pepper.
6
Combine the Parmesan and breadcrumbs in another small bowl.
7
Thoroughly combine the meat, herbs and eggs, Parmesan and breadcrumbs, the Worcestershire, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a large bowl using your hands, making sure not to overmix.
8
Pack the meat mixture into an oiled loaf pan, if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on an oiled oven tray or baking dish.
9
Top with the marinara making sure to spread evenly over the top.
10
Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the middle of the meatloaf.
11
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
12
Slice and serve.

1544

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 teaspoons (about 6 cloves) chopped garlic, 2 medium onions, diced, 2 red peppers, seeded, small diced, and more.

Yes, Italian Meatloaf 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 Meatloaf

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