Meatloaf Florentine Recipe

Name: Meatloaf Florentine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 lb ground beef; 3 slices whole wheat bread; 1 egg white; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb ground beef
3 slices whole wheat bread
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Combine tomato sauce, oregano, basil and garlic powder in a small bowl.
3
In a larger bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, egg white, salt pepper, and 1/2 the tomato sauce mixture until well combined.
4
Press meat mixture onto a sheet of wax paper, making a rectangle approx.
5
8 x 10 inches.
6
Spoon spinach over half.
7
Place mozzarella cheese over spinach, being careful not to place too close to the edges, or your filling will leak out.
8
Fold meat over so that spinach and cheese are inside.
9
Pinch edges to seal.
10
Place meat in shallow baking pan, on a rack or strips of aluminum foil, or some means of keeping the loaf off the pan to allow the juices to drain.
11
Top with remaining tomato sauce and the parmesan cheese.
12
Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour.
13
Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
14
(try the leftovers on a sandwich or kaiser roll).

440

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Meatloaf Florentine 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.

Meatloaf Florentine

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