Pizza Rustica Loaf Recipe

Name: Pizza Rustica Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground chuck; 12 lb sweet Italian sausage or 12 lb hot Italian sausage; 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 egg; 1 cup bottled mushroom marinara sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 4 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese; 2 ounces very thinly sliced pepperoni

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground chuck
12 lb sweet Italian sausage or 12 lb hot Italian sausage
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 egg
1 cup bottled mushroom marinara sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
4 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
2 ounces very thinly sliced pepperoni

1
Preheat the oven to 375; in a large bowl, mix the beef, sausage, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, egg, and 1/4 cup marinara sauce together, using your hands.
2
Pat the mixture evenly to cover the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish; bake for 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the oil; cook the onion and garlic over med-low heat, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until the onion is very soft.
4
Spread the onion and the remaining 3/4 cup marinara sauce over the partially cooked meat, then layer with the cheese and pepperoni.
5
Return to the oven and bake 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6
Let the meatloaf stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.

302

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 lb lean ground chuck, 12 lb sweet Italian sausage or 12 lb hot Italian sausage, 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pizza Rustica 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pizza Rustica Loaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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