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Stuffed Italian Meatloaf

A delightful meatloaf filled with savory cheese, Italian seasonings, and a touch of marinara sauce for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 0.5 lbs ground Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Stuffing and Topping
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional) Optional ingredient for added nutrition
  • 0.25 cup marinara sauce For stuffing the meatloaf
  • 0.5 cup marinara sauce For topping the meatloaf
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and parsley.
  3. Add milk, salt, and pepper, then mix until fully combined.
  4. On a baking sheet, form the meat mixture into a rectangular loaf (about 9x12 inches).
  5. Create a well in the center of the meatloaf and stuff with mozzarella cheese, spinach (if using), and a spoonful of marinara sauce.
  6. Carefully fold the meat around the filling, sealing the edges to form a loaf.
  7. Spread the remaining marinara sauce on top of the meatloaf and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  2. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve slices of meatloaf with a drizzle of marinara sauce. Pair with roasted veggies or a salad. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-5 days or frozen for up to three months.