Italian style meat loaf recipe

Italian Style Meat Loaf recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This Italian style meat loaf recipe is a delicious twist on the classic comfort food. Made with a combination of ground beef, Italian sausage, and flavorful herbs and spices, this meat loaf is bursting with savory Italian flavors. The mixture is then baked to perfection, resulting in a juicy and tender dish that will satisfy any meat lover. Serve it with a side of mashed potatoes or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

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Italian style meat loaf recipe details

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Ingredients

1 bunch(es)	basil, chopped
200 g	Feta cheese, diced
100 g	sundried tomatoes in oil, diced
200 g	cream cheese
2 medium	onions, chopped
800 g	mince meat
1	egg
2 tbsp	breadcrumbs
	salt and pepper
1 tbsp	olive oil
2 tbsp	tomato paste
1 large can(s)	tomatoes, diced
1 tsp	instant vegetable stock
1 pinch(es)	sugar
150 ml	water
1 tbsp	butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 190°C.

In a bowl, mix the feta cheese, cream cheese, sundried tomatoes and basil until well combined. Season with pepper.

In a bowl mix the mince meat with breadcrumbs, the egg and half of the onions. Season with salt and pepper and knead, until well combined.

Place the mince dough onto a floured surface and form a rectangle. Spread evenly the cheese mixture on the meat. Roll up the rectangle and form a loaf. Cover with aluminium foil and transfer the loaf onto a lined baking tray. Bake for 60 minutes. Remove the foil after 30 minutes.

In a saucepan, heat the butter. Add the remaining onions and sauté over medium heat until golden. Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes and water and bring to a boil. Stir in the vegetable stock, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar.

Serve the meat loaf with the sauce and rice!

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a