Italian Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Italian Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 red pepper, seeded, small diced; 1 onion, diced; 2 teaspoons garlic (about 3 cloves); 1 lb ground beef; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup marinara sauce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 red pepper, seeded, small diced
1 onion, diced
2 teaspoons garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 lb ground beef
2 eggs
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup marinara sauce

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the peppers, onions and garlic. Saute until just soft, remove to a plate and cool.
3
When the peppers and onions are cool, combine all of the remaining ingredients together except for the marinara. 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. Top with the marinara making sure to spread evenly over the top.
4
Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the middle of the meatloaf. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

629

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 red pepper, seeded, small diced, 1 onion, diced, 2 teaspoons garlic (about 3 cloves), 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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