# Italian Meatloaf

A delicious Italian meatloaf that's even better than a giant meatball.

- Total time: 50 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 pounds ground beef pork blend
- 0.66 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
- 0 favorite marinara sauce
- 0 shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0 spaghetti marinara
- 0 Parmesan
- 0 fresh chopped basil

## Instructions

1. Start by adding 2 pounds of ground beef pork blend to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add 2/3 cups of panko breadcrumbs and a half a cup of whole milk, then set aside to soak.
3. Add two whole eggs, a half a 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 first).
4. Bring the soaked panko breadcrumbs back in.
5. Using hand mixers, mix all ingredients together until you have a big ball of meat.
6. Throw the meat mixture onto a baking sheet and form it into a loaf (or two smaller loaves).
7. Place slices of old bread under the meatloaf to absorb grease.
8. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes.
9. After the first 30 minutes, take them out and cover them with your favorite marinara sauce.
10. Return to the oven for about 20 minutes or until almost done.
11. When it comes out this time, cover them with shredded mozzarella cheese.
12. Throw them back in the oven until the cheese is melted and the meatloaf is fully cooked.
13. Serve over a bed of spaghetti marinara and sprinkle with a little bit of Parmesan.
14. If you have fresh chopped basil, add a little bit of that too.

## Equipment

- large mixing bowl
- hand mixers
- baking sheet
- oven
- fork

## Tips

- Sauté garlic cloves first for better flavor.
- Split the meatloaf into two smaller loaves for easier cooking and serving.
- Place slices of old bread under the meatloaf to absorb grease.
- Serve over a bed of spaghetti marinara and sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh basil for the best experience.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2026-04-14

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