Italian Style Meatloaf With Marinara Food

ITALIAN MEATLOAF WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Spray a 28cm/11" loaf pan, then line with parchment / baking paper, leaving overhang (Note 2).
• Heat oil over high heat. Add capsicum, leave for 1 minute without stirring so it starts to char (burn) then stir and continue cooking to char it more (about 2 minutes in total). Remove and set aside.
• Place bread in a large bowl. Grate onion into the bowl, using a normal box cutter (Note 3). Add cream, then use your hands to squidge the mixture together so the bread is completely soaked and starts to disintegrate.
• Add remaining meatloaf ingredients, including capsicum. Use your hands to mix it together until JUST combined. Do not over mix otherwise it will become dense.
• Press into the loaf pan (Note 4). Drizzle with olive oil then bake for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make the Sauce.
• Take the meatloaf out of the oven. Carefully lift the meatloaf out of the loaf pan (using the paper overhang) onto a work surface. Then transfer the meatloaf into the skillet with the Sauce.
• Pour juices in the loaf pan into the skillet. Return to the oven for a further 30 to 40 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
• Take it out of the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve the meatloaf with the Sauce, garnished with parmesan if desired.
• I like to serve this with mashed potatoes but it is also lovely with pasta.

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C)
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and pepper and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cook another minute or two, stir in the Italian herbs, and remove heat.
• In a small bowl, whisk the eggs well - season with salt and pepper, and whisk to combine.
• Put the beef in a large bowl, add the egg mixture, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the Worcestershire, 2 tablespoons of balsamic, and ½ cup of marinara sauce. Add the parmesan, mozzarella and bread crumbs, and onions, then mix it with your hands until just combined - do not over mix.
• Lightly oil a 9 x 5 loaf pan and pack the meat mixture into it. Whisk the remaining tbsp balsamic in the remaining ½ cup of marinara, and spread this evenly over the meatloaf.
• Bake for about an hour or until cooked. Allow resting for about 5 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the garlic. Saute 1 minute and then add the peppers and onions and saute until just soft. Let cool.
• Whisk together the basil, parsley and eggs in a small bowl, and then add the salt and black pepper. Combine the Parmesan and breadcrumbs in another small bowl. Thoroughly combine the meat, herbs and eggs, Parmesan and breadcrumbs, the Worcestershire, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a large bowl using your hands, making sure not to overmix.
• Pack the meat mixture into an oiled loaf pan, if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on an oiled oven tray or baking dish. Top with the marinara making sure to spread evenly over the top.
• Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the middle of the meatloaf. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF WITH MARINARA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
• Place the slice of bread in a small bowl and pour milk over the top of it. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add in milk soaked bread and mix together with hands until ingredients are incorporated. Do not over mix.
• Turn mixture out onto prepared baking sheet and shape into loaf.
• Bake meatloaf in preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Top with italian gravy and continue to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°.
• Remove meatloaf from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the peppers, onions and garlic. Saute until just soft, remove to a plate and cool.
• When the peppers and onions are cool, combine all of the remaining ingredients together except for the marinara. Pack the meat mixture into an oiled loaf pan, if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on an oiled oven tray or baking dish. Top with the marinara making sure to spread evenly over the top.
• Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the middle of the meatloaf. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. In medium saucepan saute onions, garlic and red pepper in olive oil over medium to medium high heat until cooked through. remove to a large mixing bowl and allow to cool.
• 2. When above is cool, add all of the remaining ingredients together except for the marinara. mix with hands until all ingredients are combined. score with hand to form two equal sections. Pack each meat mixture into its own oiled loaf pan. if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixtures into two loaf shapes on an oiled oven tray or baking dish. Top with the marinara making sure to spread evenly over the top.
• 3. Bake at 350 for approximately 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Begin by pre-heating your oven to 375 degrees.
• In a large bowl, combine the meat, eggwhites, oats, bread crumbs, garlic and onions.
• Once mixed well, place into a loaf pan and cover with 1 cup of marinara.
• Place into the oven and cook for 50-55 minutes.
• When there's about 15 minutes left for the meatloaf cook, place broccoli in a medium saucepan and add about 1/2 cup of water.
• Place over a burner set on medium to high heat and bring water to a boil.
• Once the water begins to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let steam for about 10 minutes. (Or until it has reached your desired tenderness).
• At the same time that you are steaming the broccoli, add about 2 cups of water to a medium pot.
• Bring the water to boil and add the pasta. Cook until it has reached your desired tenderness.
• When the meatloaf is cooked, let it stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting.
• Place an equal amount of meatloaf, pasta and broccoli on 4 separate plates.
• Top each portion of pasta with 1/4 cup marinara sauce.
• TIME TO ENJOY!