Description
This cheesy Italian meatloaf with zesty marinara will be your new weeknight hero. Skip the reservation and bring the Italian restaurant experience home tonight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (divided)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, cooled onion-garlic mixture, basil, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly, then add 1 cup of marinara sauce.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the bowl. Using clean hands, gently mix until just combined.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet and shape into a loaf approximately 9 inches long and 5 inches wide, or press into loaf pan.
- Spread remaining cup of marinara sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, then remove from oven and sprinkle mozzarella and provolone cheeses over the top. Return to oven for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.