Italian Meatloaf - Dining and Cooking

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This tasty Italian Meatloaf combines ground beef and pork with onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, Panko breadcrumbs, and fresh basil, all smothered in marinara and melted mozzarella. It is such a nice change from the traditional meatloaf recipe.

A close up view of Italian meatloaf on a white serving platter

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.

Ground beef: Please use ground beef with some fat. Fat gives the beef flavor.

Ground pork: You can substitute Italian sausage.

Italian seasoning: Italian Seasoning or fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, basil, and parsley

Breadcrumbs: Use Panko, regular, or homemade breadcrumbs.

Fresh basil: This herb really adds dimension and flavor to the meatloaf.

Marinara: Use your favorite brand or make it homemade, as in this baked meatball recipe.

Mozzarella: You can substitute an Italian cheese blend.

How To Make Italian Meatloaf

This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.

Combine the ground beef, ground pork, onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, eggs, Panko breadcrumbs, half the fresh basil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and half the marinara sauce.

Shape the mixture into a loaf on a baking sheet. Spread the remaining marinara over the top. Bake for 50 minutes.

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and top with shredded mozzarella and the remaining fresh basil. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese melts and the internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Serving Suggestions

Sliced Italian meatloaf on a white serving platter with a salt and pepper shaker in the background.

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Italian Meatloaf

This tasty Italian Meatloaf combines ground beef and pork with onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, Panko breadcrumbs, and fresh basil, all smothered in marinara and melted mozzarella.

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Course: dinner, main meal beef

Cuisine: American, American Italian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 394kcal

Author: Beth Pierce

Ingredients1 lb ground beef1 lb ground pork1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped4 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning2 large eggs¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1¼ cups marinara sauce1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a large baking sheet.

Combine the ground beef, ground pork, onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, eggs, Panko breadcrumbs, half the fresh basil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and ½ cup of marinara sauce in a large bowl.

Shape the mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the remaining marinara over the top. Bake for 50 minutes.

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and top with the shredded mozzarella and the remaining fresh basil. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese melts and the internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power for short increments until warm.

Nutrition

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