Italian stuffed meatloaf is a classic Italian-American dish that combines the flavors of ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, eggs, and Parmesan cheese, with a cheesy, gooey center made from mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Served with a side of spaghetti and marinara sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. The key to a great Italian stuffed meatloaf is in the balance of flavors and textures. The ground beef and sausage should be cooked until they are browned but not dry, while the breadcrumbs and eggs should bind the mixture together without making it too dense. The mozzarella and ricotta cheese filling should be creamy and flavorful, and the marinara sauce should be rich and tangy.
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ITALIAN CHEESE-STUFFED MEATLOAF
Cut slices of this juicy meatloaf, intensely flavored with herbs and prepared roasted peppers, to reveal a luscious center of melted cheeses.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce until well combined.
- On large sheet of foil, shape beef mixture into 12x10-inch rectangle. Top evenly with provolone cheese, roasted peppers and olives to within 1/2 inch of edges. Starting with one 10-inch side, roll up; press seam to seal. Place seam side down in pan.
- Bake 40 minutes. Remove from oven; spoon remaining pizza sauce over loaf. Insert meat thermometer so bulb reaches center of loaf.
- Return to oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until loaf is thoroughly cooked in center and thermometer reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 3 g
ITALIAN MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATLOAF
Our family's favorite meatloaf is stuffed with mozzarella.
Provided by ravenbutterfly
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix beef, onion, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pat into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle on a sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Lift up the short side of the waxed paper to start rolling up the meatloaf. Roll tightly, peeling back paper as you go. Seal edges in place. Transfer meatloaf to a loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Combine remaining tomato sauce and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; pour over meatloaf and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 88.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 681.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
STUFFED ITALIAN MEATLOAF
A personal favorite of mine. I never liked a meatloaf much. so I decided to come up with my own recipe. I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does.
Provided by Lori Davis
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Thoroughly mix beef, pasta sauce, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and ground black pepper together using your hands in a large bowl.
- Spread 1/2 the meat mixture into the bottom of a loaf pan. Spread mozzarella cheese over the center of the meat. Spread remaining meat mixture over the cheese, pressing edges of meat together on the sides to seal in the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 155.4 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 931.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
MEATLOAF ITALIAN STYLE (STUFFED WITH PASTA)
Meat loaf stuffed with pasta topped with spaghetti sauce. Truly a family favorite! Great way to use up leftovers in the fridge!
Provided by Lisa 12n
Categories Poultry
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Grease loaf pan.
- Cook pasta until al dente (good way to use up leftover pasta), drain set aside.
- Soak breadcrumbs in wine.
- Add beef, turkey, eggs, garlic, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, green onions and sour cream to breadcrumb mixture.
- Place half the meat mixture into greased loaf pan.
- Form a trough through the meat along the length of the loaf pan.
- Fill the trough with the pasta and two tablespoons of sauce.
- Cover with remaining meat mixture.
- Top with spaghetti sauce.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes draining excess fat and juices at least twice.
- Cool at least 5 minutes before serving.
CHEESE STUFFED ITALIAN MEATLOAF
This is just one of my favorite meatloaves. New pix and slightly tweaked ingr., THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER EATTEN.
Provided by Lynn Socko
Categories Meatloafs
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Over low heat, using a little olive oil, saute onions, celery, & garlic till tender.
- 2. In a large bowl add beef, sausage, (cooled onion, celery, & garlic), mushrooms, crackers, sundried tomatoes, mustard, worchestshire, seasonings eggs.
- 3. Pat meat out, on a large piece of foil, into a rectangle shape. Place the ham slices from the center outward over most of the meat, leaving an ledge around the meat with nothing on it so you can seal it.
- 4. Place cheese ontop of ham slices.
- 5. Using foil as "rolling tool" start rolling meat mixture up over cheese. Seal ends well.
- 6. You should have a nice log when finished.
- 7. Place bacon strips on top, wrap foil around loaf, place in baking pan. Bake at 375 for one hour, remove foil from top and sides, bake 30 min more. Broil for a few minutes if bacon needs more browning.
ITALIAN STUFFED MEATLOAF
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, herbs, garlic, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire. Mix well, gradually adding the milk (if it seems too moist, add bread crumbs until it is a consistency that will form a loaf without flattening. Spray a large baking or roasting pan with a non-stick spray and press the meatloaf out. Layer cheese slices and ham, covering the center line of the meatloaf, then close it together and tuck in the ends, forming a loaf which is oblong. Criss-cross the bacon strips to cover the loaf. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the meat thermometer registers 160 degrees F.
- Let rest 15 minutes, then cut and serve. Gravy is optional.
ITALIAN STUFFED MEATLOAF
Steps:
- Grind up the Rib Eye into hamburger. Fine dice one clove of garlic. Medium dice of 2 or 3 onions. (depending on your fondness of onion) Quarter the new potato's. Slice cheese or chunk Mix the freshly ground Hamburger, eggs, onions, garlic, Italian seasoned bread crumbs, and salt/pepper. Separate into two equal pieces once mixed thoroughly. Take a large roasting pan and lay out one of the pieces of the hamburger mixture into the bottom of the pan. Lay out the cheese in the middle of the meat and allow 1 inch around the edges for sealing purposes. Add the second piece of the hamburger mixture over the top of the cheese to cover and come to the ends ov the bottom piece. Seal the edges by pressing with your fingertips. Ass the new potato's around the sides of the meatloaf. Pour the tomato soup over and around the meatloaf to cover the entire product. Bake covered (With a lid or foil) in a preheated oven at 350 degree's for 2.5 hours or until done. Serve and Enjoy.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the meatloaf will be. Choose fresh, lean ground beef, good-quality bread crumbs, and flavorful seasonings.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Stuff the meatloaf loosely: Don't pack the stuffing too tightly into the meatloaf, or it will be dry. Leave some space for the stuffing to expand as it cooks.
- Bake the meatloaf at a moderate temperature: A moderate temperature will help to prevent the meatloaf from drying out. Bake it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This will help to keep the juices from running out.
Conclusion:
Italian stuffed meatloaf is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion dinner. With its flavorful ground beef, savory stuffing, and rich tomato sauce, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to serve meatloaf, give this Italian stuffed meatloaf a try.
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