Description
This Italian meatloaf recipe offers a simple and comforting meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. It combines traditional meatloaf ingredients with Italian flavors for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the beaten egg and milk to the mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in a baking dish.
- Spread marinara sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add 1/4 cup of sautéed onions and bell peppers to the meat mixture.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg