Italian Meatloaf

Mackenzie Burgess, RDN

Italian Meatloaf is a delicious twist on the classic. Plus, you get to customize with beef, turkey, pork, chicken, bison, or a plant-based alternative.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Rest Time 10

Total Time 1 20

Servings 12 slices (~2x3 inches wide each)

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2 pounds (32 ounces) ground protein of your choice (lean ground beef, ground pork, ground turkey, ground chicken, ground bison, or plant-based ground)
1 cup breadcrumbs (sub GF breadcrumbs if gluten-free)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 3 cloves
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce or vodka sauce, divided
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 7”x11” (2 quart) pan with a generous amount of cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground protein, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, eggs, 1 cup of the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined evenly.
Transfer the meatloaf mixture to the loaf pan and top with remaining 1/2 cup of marinara sauce followed by the mozzarella cheese.
Bake meatloaf uncovered for about 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice and serve with your favorite side dishes.

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Notes

Resting Note: As this will be resting for 15-20 minutes after taking it from the oven, it is safe to remove at 160°F and let it rest to finish coming to temperature. This helps the juices redistribute, making the meatloaf juicier.

Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. This calculation is for 97% lean ground beef. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 460mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

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