All of you who enjoy comfort food, unite! Are you trying to find a tasty, filling dinner that’s also easy to make? Then you only need to glance at this simple recipe for meatloaf from Italy. Your taste buds will be soaring with delight when you taste this meatloaf, which isn’t your typical dish.
This dish is ideal for relaxed weekend meals or hectic work nights. It’s full of rich ingredients that come together quickly, and the result is a meatloaf that’s juicy and flavorful enough for everyone to enjoy.
This Italian-inspired recipe is a great substitute for the more traditional Italian meatballs if you are trying to avoid the pasta in many Italian recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
- 2 eggs beaten
- 3/4 cup of dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup of ketchup
- 1 teaspoon of Italian-style seasoning
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic salt
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- drained (14.5 ounces) 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
Steps To Bake
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Step 2 – Mix the first 4 ingredients (1 1/2 pounds of ground beef, 2 eggs beaten, 3/4 cup of dry bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of ketchup) in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3 – Add in the remaining ingredients.
Step 5 – Press into a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Cover it loosely with foil.
Step 6 – Bake for 1 hour. Allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Folks, there you have it! Your family will love this simple Italian meatloaf recipe as soon as it is introduced. It’s a tasty and adaptable recipe that goes well with a simple salad, roasted veggies, or mashed potatoes.
Consider serving it with a side of marinara sauce for dipping to add even more flavor. Remember the leftovers as well! This meatloaf is ideal for meal prep or last-minute lunches since it tastes even better the next day.