Italian Meatloaf
Directions
- 1Add 2 pounds of ground beef pork blend to a large mixing bowl.
- 2Combine 2/3 cups of panko breadcrumbs and a half cup of whole milk, then set aside to soak.
- 3Add two whole eggs, a half cup of Parmesan cheese, a quarter cup of chopped Italian parsley, a tablespoon of dried oregano, two teaspoons of salt, a teaspoon of black pepper, a half of a diced onion, and two to three minced garlic cloves (sautéed) to the meat mixture.
- 4Add the soaked panko breadcrumbs to the meat mixture.
- 5Using hand mixers, mix all ingredients together until you have a big ball of meat.
- 6Place the meat mixture onto a baking sheet and form it into a loaf.
- 7Optionally, split the meatloaf into two loaves and place slices of old bread under them to absorb grease.
- 8Bake in the oven at 350° for about 30 minutes.
- 9After 30 minutes, remove from the oven and cover with your favorite marinara sauce.
- 10Return to the oven for about 20 minutes or until almost done.
- 11Remove from the oven and cover with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 12Throw them back in the oven until the cheese is melted and the meatloaf is fully cooked.
- 13Serve over a bed of spaghetti marinara, sprinkled with Parmesan and fresh chopped basil.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef pork blend
- 2 thirds cups panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 whole eggs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 diced onion
- 2 to 3 minced garlic cloves
- marinara sauce
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- spaghetti marinara
- Parmesan
- fresh chopped basil
Equipment
large mixing bowlhand mixersbaking sheetoven
Tips
- Sauté garlic cloves first for better flavor.
- Split meatloaf into two for faster cooking and better portion control.
- Place slices of old bread under meatloaves to absorb grease.
- Serve over a bed of spaghetti marinara with Parmesan and fresh basil for the best experience.
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