PrintStuffed Italian Meatloaf
A simple Italian-herbed meatloaf stuffed with mozzarella and topped with marinara sauce. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Total Time: 75 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Press half of the meat mixture into the bottom of a loaf pan or a baking dish.
- Layer the mozzarella cheese slices over the meat mixture.
- Top with the remaining meat mixture, pressing gently to seal the edges.
- Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps it hold its shape.
Notes
- For clean slices, allow the meatloaf to rest for at least 10 minutes after baking. This allows the juices to redistribute.
- You can prepare the meatloaf mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to bake.
- Serve with your favorite pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg