Italian Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Italian Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground mild Italian sausage; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup coarse dried sourdough bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons dry red wine (optional); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided; 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground mild Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup coarse dried sourdough bread crumbs
2 tablespoons dry red wine (optional)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce and the mozzarella and mix well.
3
Turn the mixture into a lightly sprayed or oiled 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and gently pat down.
4
Bake for 45 minutes.
5
Spread the remaining tomato sauce on the top of the loaf and sprinkle with mozzarella.
6
Bake until the cheese melts and the sauce is warmed, about 10 minutes longer.
7
Let stand in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
8
Remove the loaf from the pan and slice to serve.
9
To make dried bread crumbs:
10
Spread the fresh breed crumbs on a baking sheet and let dry in a 200F oven for about 20 minutes or on the counter overnight.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound ground mild Italian sausage, 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, 1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper, 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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