Italian Meatloaf

5 from 1 vote

This Italian Meatloaf is your classic meatloaf recipe with an Italian spin. Juicy ground beef, seasoned panko, Italian seasoning, garlic, marinara sauce and mozzarella and Parmesan cheese make for a comfort food dinner you'll want on repeat! Perfect for sandwiches with any leftovers too!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 5

Total Time1 20

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Certified Angus Beef, Comfort Food, Ground beef, meatloaf

Servings: servings

Calories: 314kcal

Author: MaryAnn Dwyer

Ingredients

2 lbs. meatloaf mix, combination of beef, pork and veal
3/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup seasoned panko crumbs, plus a tablespoon for sprinkling on top of your loaf
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning, I use dash
1 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 cup marinara sauce, use your favorite
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 oz. brick low moisture, part skim mozzarella cheese, shred a 1/2 cup and cube the remainder into 1/2-inch cubes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together meat loaf mix, onion, garlic, panko, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, pepper, 1/2 cup of the marinara and eggs until well combined. Add in the cubed mozzarella cheese until well distributed.
Use your hands, shape mixture into a loaf and place in prepared loaf pan. Bake on the middle rack for 55 minutes. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and top with the remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce, your shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of panko. Continue to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 155 degrees F. (My loaf took about 65 minutes to reach 155 degrees F)
You can drain any of the excess fat from the loaf pan and then let the loaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use whatever marinara sauce is your favorite.

You can shape your meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a 9X5 loaf pan to bake.

I just drain out any accumulated grease that collects in my loaf pan.

This meatloaf wis delicious serves with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans, but we've also enjoyed it with a side of spaghetti and marinara. You choose.

Nutrition