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AN ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS ITALIAN MEATLOAF Recipe Image

AN ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS ITALIAN MEATLOAF

This easy an absolutely delicious italian meatloaf recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • lb. ground beef
  • /2 lb. ground mild Italian sausage
  • small onion finely chopped
  • /2 C. chopped bell pepper I used orange, it was all I had in the freezer
  • tsp. olive oil
  • tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • clove garlic minced
  • /2 tsp. oregano
  • /2 tsp. basil
  • /2 tsp. parsley
  • egg beaten
  • /4 C. Italian bread crumbs
  • slices white bread crumbled
  • T. milk
  • oz. shredded mozzarella cheese reserve 3/4 C. for topping
  • /4 C. parmesan cheese
  • C. marinara sauce plus 1/2 -3/4 C. more for topping

Method
 

  1. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over med. high heat and sauté the onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, remove from heat. In a large bowl, add the meats, onion and peppers along with all remaining ingredients reserving 3/4 C. mozzarella cheese for topping. Now, dive in there with the best tools God gave you, your hands and combine everything really good. Once it has all come together, place and mold the mixture in a baking dish of your choice. I used my oval Portuguese stoneware for ours. Spoon 1/2 to 3/4 C. of the marinara sauce on top and spread around. Place in a 400 degree oven for 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining cheese and sprinkle a little dry basil over the top. Return to the oven for 10 more minutes. Make sure the meat is not pink before serving, baking time will vary depending on the thickness of your loaf. Mine was about 2? thick.