Meatloaf Italiano Food

ITALIAN MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the meatloaf: Pour the milk over the bread and allow it to soak in for several minutes. Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, seasoned salt and some pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs. With clean hands, mix the ingredients until well combined.
• Form the mixture into a loaf shape on a foil-lined broiler pan, which will allow the fat from the meat to drain. Lay the pancetta slices over the top, tucking them underneath the meatloaf to give the meatloaf some support.
• For the tomato sauce: Put the diced tomatoes into a bowl. Add the brown sugar, dry mustard and cayenne pepper and splash in the Worcestershire sauce. Stir the mixture until well combined. Pour one-third of the sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
• Bake for 45 minutes, and then pour another third of the remaining tomato sauce over the meatloaf. Bake until no longer pink in the middle, for an additional 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.
• Serve with the remaining tomato sauce on the side as a dipping sauce.

ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs and ketchup. Season with Italian-style seasoning, oregano, basil, garlic salt, diced tomatoes and cheese. Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and cover loosely with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Add the olive oil to a large skillet on the stove over medium high heat.
• Add the onion and bell pepper, saute 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for an additional minute.
• Add the cooked onion, bell pepper and garlic to a large bowl with the ground beef, Italian sausage, Italian seasoning, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, combine well.
• Press the mixture into a 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan.
• Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
• Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the marinara sauce over the meatloaf.
• Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

ITALIAN MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the egg, half of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, onion and green pepper if desired, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix well. , On a large piece of heavy-duty foil, pat meat mixture into a 14x8-in. rectangle. Sprinkle cheeses to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling foil away while rolling. Seal seam and ends. Transfer to a microwave-safe glass 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 9 minutes, rotating a half turn once; drain. Continue cooking on 50% power for 14-16 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, rotating a half turn once. In a bowl, combine the remaining tomato sauce and oregano. Pour over meat loaf. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Line the long sides and base of a 2lb loaf tin with double thickness baking parchment. Mix 2 tbsp each of the breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a small bowl and set aside. Tip all the remaining ingredients into a large bowl with a good shake of salt and pepper and mix well - hands are the best for this job.
• Press the mixture into the loaf tin and sprinkle with the reserved crumb mix. Bake for 40-45 mins until the top is golden and crunchy. If the top does not colour in the oven, pop the tin under the grill and brown the top for 5 mins. Cool in the tin for 5 mins, then lift out using the parchment and put on a board. Slice and serve with potatoes and green beans.

MEATLOAF AL ITALIANO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir until just soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Set mixture aside and let cool.
• Meanwhile, mix bread crumbs, parsley, egg, and Italian seasoning together in a large bowl. Add cooled veggie mixture; mix well. Gently mix in ground pork and ground beef. Place mixture into the prepared loaf pan and form into a loaf shape.
• Mix tomato sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl. Set glaze aside.
• Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush glaze over loaf. Return to the oven and continue to bake, brushing with glaze every 10 to 15 minutes, until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from the oven and drain excess oil.

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine the crumbs, egg, onion, salt and oregano; crumble the meat over the top. Mix gently. Stir in 3/4 cup tomato sauce; set aside. Cut two pieces of waxed paper 15-in. long. Place meat mixture in center of one rectangle; cover with second rectangle. , With a rolling pin, press meat into a 13x9-in. rectangle. Remove top sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle meat with cheese and mushrooms; top with remaining tomato sauce. Roll up meat, jelly-roll style, starting at narrow end; use waxed paper to help. Place meat seam side down; seal ends securely. Place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Drain; bake 30 minutes longer.

ITALIAN-STYLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• For the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, bell pepper and crushed red pepper if using and saute until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the beef, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, kosher salt, pepper, basil, eggs, 1/2 cup of the marinara and the cooled vegetables. Use your hands to mix everything together. Transfer the mixture to the center of the prepared baking sheet and form into a loaf. Coat the meat loaf with the remaining 1/2 cup marinara.
• Bake until the meat loaf is firm, 45 minutes to 1 hour (depending on the shape of your loaf). Let set for about 5 minutes before slicing.
• For the sandwiches: Butter the rolls and then sprinkle with garlic salt. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until light golden and toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Add a slice of meatloaf to each toasted roll and top with some of the marinara and 3 slices mozzarella. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.

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.

EASY ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Mix all ingredients except 1/4 cup each pasta sauce and cheese just until blended.
• Shape into loaf in 13x9-inch shallow baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 1 hour or until done (160ºF), topping with remaining sauce and cheese after 50 min.

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 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 MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°
• In a large bowl, with clean hands, lightly mix together the 2 lbs ground beef, 2 minced garlic cloves, .7 oz packet of Italian Dressing Mix, 1 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/3 cup milk, 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Do not overmix the meatloaf mixture or it will have a tough texture.
• In a 9x13 glass casserole pan pour about 1/2 cup marinara sauce onto the bottom of the pan. Dump the Italian meatloaf mixture out into the pan and shape into a meatloaf, about 2 1/2 inch tall, 6 inches wide and about 11 inches long (roughly)
• Pour the rest of the jarred marinara over the meatloaf. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Remove the foil and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, bake uncovered for another 10 minutes. The center of the meatloaf should read 165 degrees with an instant thermometer.
• Let cool for about 5 minutes and then slice and serve!

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together as listed.
• Put into glass Pyrex casserole dish.
• Mix topping ingredients together and spread over top of meat, covering completely.
• Bake@ 350 degrees for 1 hour.

ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix bread crumbs and milk in large bowl. Add meat, half the tomato sauce and remaining ingredients; mix just until blended.
• Shape meat mixture into oval loaf in shallow pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 1 hour. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over meatloaf; bake 20 min. or until meatloaf is done (160ºF).

MEATLOAF ITALIANO

Steps:

• In bowl, mix thoroughly 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, ground beef, sausage, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, egg and Worcestershire.
• If using 13 x 9 inch baking pan, shape into 8 x 4 inch loaf OR place mixture in loaf pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 1 1/2 hours or until done.
• Reserve 2 Tablespoons meat drippings.
• For Sauce:.
• In saucepan, heat remaining spaghetti sauce, water and reserved dripping to boiling, stirring occasionally. Spoon over meatloaf.

BEST EVER ITALIAN-STYLE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well.
• Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and cover with foil.
• Bake for 1 hour, uncover and pour extra sauce out.
• Return to oven and bake for 5-10 minutes.
• Leave in pan for 10-20 minutes, this will prevent the meatloaf from falling apart when cut.

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray or parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, toss cubed bread with milk. Set aside for 3-4 minutes to absorb.
• In a large mixing bowl, or the base of a stand mixer, combine fresh bread cubes soaked in milk, finely ground or micrograted onion, garlic Italian seasoning and salt. Mix to combine.
• Add crumbled ground beef and sausage, breaking into small pieces.
• Before mixing, top with Worcestershire sauce, lightly beaten egg, dry bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup marinara sauce.
• Blend until just mixed, either using your fingers to toss or putting the stand mixer on low. Too much mixing will make your meatloaf tough, so only mix until barely blended.
• Transfer meat mixture to cooking vessel of your choice, forming into a loaf as you go. You can make it free-form on a rimmed baking sheet, but I prefer using a meatloaf or bread loaf pan. Top with 1/2 cup marinara sauce.
• Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Remove and top with remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and another shake of Italian seasoning (if desired).
• Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving. Serve with additional marinara sauce, if desired.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

ITALIAN DRESSING MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat over 400 degrees.
• Combine tomato sauce, brown sugar and mustard in a small sauce pan. Add salt and pepper to taste and simmer on low while preparing meatloaf.
• Combine ground meat with Italian dressing mix, salt, pepper, garlic and celery seed until mixed thoroughly.
• Add crackers and eggs and form into a loaf.
• Place meatloaf on a a greased baking sheet and cook 25-30 minutes. Top with 1/2 of the tomato sauce mixture and cook an additional 10-15 minutes.
• Use the remaining tomato sauce to top the meatloaf slices when done.
• Best served with mashed potatoes and green beans. Enjoy!

ITALIAN CHICKEN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spritz a baking dish with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
• Place the ground chicken in a large bowl. Add the egg, parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, onion and garlic on top of the meat. Season with parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until combined. This might take a few minutes and effort since you want to make sure that the ingredients are well-dispersed in the meat.
• Place the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and form into a loaf. Mine was 6 ½" (L) x 3 3/4 " (W) x 1 ¼" (H). The taller your meatloaf is, the longer it will take to bake.
• Pour the tomato sauce on top of the meatloaf, and sprinkle additional cheese on it.
• Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through. The meatloaf's internal temperature should reach 165°F at the thickest spot.
• Once out of the oven, let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving with your favorite sides.
• If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!

COUNTRY MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add mushrooms, onion, celery, carrots, and water.
• Heat to boiling; cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender-crisp.
• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, flour, seasoned salt , thyme, parsley, soy sauce, and the cooked vegetables.
• Mix gently and shape into a loaf in a greased, shallow baking pan (with sides).
• Bake the meatloaf at 350 F for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the loaf is crusty and browned. The meatloaf is done when it reaches 160 F on a meat thermometer.

MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN-AMERICAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• 2. Put the beef, veal, and pork into a bowl and kneed them together.
• 3. Pour the milk into a bowl and soak the bread in it, squeezing it into a paste. Add the soaked bread to the bowl with the meat and work them together as though you were kneading dough. Add the cheese, garlic, onion, eggs, oregano, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and knead again until well incorporated.
• 4. Oil a large roasting pan with the olive oil. Form the meat mixture into a large loaf in the center of a roasting pan.
• 5. Stir in the plum tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1 cup water together in a bowl and pour the mixture evenly over the meatloaf. Scatter the carrots and celery in the pan around the loaf.
• 6. Put the pan in the oven and bake until a skewer inserted in the center of the loaf comes out warm, about 1 1/2 hours. If the loaf begins to look dry while cooking, tent it with aluminum foil. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool slightly.
• 7. Slice the meatloaf into servings, put 1 serving on each plate and spoon pan gravy and vegetables over and around the meatloaf.
• Your Nightly Specials
• You can make the loaf with beef and veal only, or with just beef.
• Lay some raw bacon strips over the loaf before baking. (This was one way my mother made her meatloaf extra special.)
• Add some sautéed mushrooms to the pan during the last 20 minutes of cooking.

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 375 F.
• Place the ground beef and the pork in a large bowl. Top with the eggs, breadcrumbs, sweet onions, Parmesan cheese, bell peppers, garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Use a large carving fork to mix the meatloaf, folding the ingredients together. Pull the fork tines through the mixture as you turn the bowl. Take care not to overmix, or the meatloaf will become tough.
• Scrape the mixture into a loaf pan, and smooth the top. Don't pack it too tightly.
• Spread the tomato paste over the top of the meatloaf.
• Place the loaf pan on a baking tray to catch any drips that may bubble over. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before cutting to serve.
• Serve and enjoy!

ITALIAN STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine ½ cup of the chili sauce with the water. Add the oats, egg, chili powder, Worcestershire, and mix well. Remove the sausage from the casings, if needed and add it to the bowl along with the ground beef or turkey. Add the bell pepper, onion and corn and mix well. Divide the meat mixture in half. Press half of the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
• Create a shallow indent in the meat allowing the edges to rise along the edge of the pan. Layer half the provolone on top of the meat along the center, staying about ½-inch inch away from the edges. Add the spinach leaves and remaining provolone. Cover completely with the 2nd half of the meat mixture forming a domed top and sealing the edges.
• Bake uncovered for 50 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and carefully drain off as much grease as possible. Spread the remaining ¼ cup chili sauce over the top of the loaf and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf registers 165 degrees F. Allow the loaf to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

ITALIAN MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat the oven to 350 F. Finely chop the bread in a food processor . Set the breadcrumbs aside.
• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning and cook, stirring until soft and the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Set aside and let cool slightly.
• Add the cooled vegetable mixture to the food processor along with the bacon, beef, and pork, and pulse until finely chopped-not puréed.
• Add the mixture to a large bowl with the breadcrumbs, cream, soy sauce, Worcestershire, eggs, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, gently mix everything together until well combined.
• Mold the meat mixture into a 9-inch-by-5-inch-sized loaf shape on a buttered, parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 135 F, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Raise the heat to 500 F. In a small bowl, mix together the glaze ingredients.
• Brush the meatloaf with the glaze and bake until well browned, about 12 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.