Italian Meatloaf

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This Italian meatloaf recipe is a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. Made with a blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, and a variety of aromatic herbs and spices, this meatloaf is bursting with flavor. Topped with a rich tomato sauce and melted cheese, it's the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're serving it for a family dinner or a special occasion, this Italian meatloaf is sure to be a hit.

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Italian meatloaf recipe details

Italian meatloaf recipe, recipe Rating: 4.5
Number of votes:102

I don’t very often make this recipe, but when I do, my family raves. I tend to forget about it and make regular meatloaf, or stuffed peppers. It is a wonderful change. It is a combination of meatloaf and lasagna, without the noodles.
Ready in: 1 hour 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 2 eggs
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup fine cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• dash pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (3 ounce) can chopped mushrooms
• 1 (12 ounce) carton cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon parsley

Preparation method

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 50 mins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Combine first eggs, tomato paste, cracker crumbs, onion, peppers, salt, pepper, and ground beef in large bowl. Mix well.
3. Pat half of the mixture into 8-inch square pan.
4. Combine mushrooms, cottage cheese, and parsley. mix well. Spread over meat mixture. Top with remaining meat mixture.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.