Italian Meatloaf
Discover the ultimate Italian meatloaf recipe with cheese, marinara, and herbs for a delicious family meal everyone will love!
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 500 g ground beef
- 250 g ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Filling & Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, black pepper, and parsley.
- Mix the ingredients by hand until well incorporated.
- Flatten the meat mixture on a piece of parchment paper into a rectangular shape.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the flattened meat.
- Carefully roll the meat mixture into a loaf shape, ensuring the cheese stays inside.
- Transfer the meatloaf to a baking dish, seam-side down.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding thinly sliced prosciutto or sautéed spinach inside the filling before rolling.