Description
A comforting classic that combines ground beef and Italian sausage, stuffed with gooey mozzarella and marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- ½ lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup marinara sauce (for topping)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, Italian sausage, chopped onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and parsley.
- Add the milk, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until everything is combined well.
- On a baking sheet, shape the meat mixture into a rectangular loaf (about 9×12 inches).
- Create a well down the center of the loaf and fill it with shredded mozzarella, chopped spinach (if using), and a spoonful of marinara sauce.
- Carefully fold the meat around the filling, sealing the edges to form a complete loaf.
- Spread the remaining marinara sauce on top and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Once done, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serves well with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad. Great for leftovers!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: meatloaf, stuffed, Italian, comfort food, dinner