The whole family will love this delicious EASY MADE ITALIAN MEATLOAF meal, and if you have any leftovers, they’re fantastic!
Components:
1 pound of ground beef
Half a pound of mild Italian sausage, ground
1 little onion, diced finely
I used orange bell pepper because that’s all I had in the freezer. 1/2 cup sliced bell pepper
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon
1 minced garlic clove
1-half teaspoon of oregano
Half a teaspoon of basil
Half a teaspoon of parsley
1 beaten egg
3/4 cup bread crumbs from Italy
2 pieces of crumbled white bread
1 T. of milk
8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese; set aside 3/4 cup for the garnish.
Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup
1 cup marinara sauce plus an additional 1/2–3/4 cup for topping
The Easy Way To Prepare Italian Meat Loaf:
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, then take them off the heat. Combine the meats, onions, and peppers in a big bowl with all the other ingredients, saving 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese for the 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.