Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, milk, eggs, garlic, onion, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or shape it into a loaf on a baking sheet.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a leaner meatloaf, you can use ground turkey or a mix of beef and pork.
- Adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat mixture can enhance flavor and nutrition.
- Leftover meatloaf makes great sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of meatloaf)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg