Description
A hearty stuffed Italian meatloaf filled with mozzarella and marinara, embodying warmth and community with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- ½ lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, chopped onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Mix thoroughly.
- Add milk, salt, and pepper to the mixture and blend well.
- On a baking sheet, form the meat mixture into a rectangular loaf, roughly 9×12 inches.
- Create a well in the center of the meatloaf. Fill it with mozzarella cheese, spinach (if desired), and a spoonful of marinara sauce.
- Carefully fold the meat around the filling, sealing the edges to form a complete loaf.
- Spread the remaining marinara sauce on top of the meatloaf and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra marinara sauce, if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using different cheeses for the filling. Keep leftovers wrapped tightly in foil or in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: meatloaf, Italian, stuffed meatloaf, comfort food, family recipe
