Italian-Style Meatloaf With Marinara Sauce
This Italian-inspired meatloaf is a delicious combination of lean beef, vegetables, and Italian seasonings, topped with a rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- to taste Salt
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the onions and minced garlic until they release their aroma.
- Add in the chopped red bell pepper, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and any excess liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate pan, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in the tomato sauce and crumble the beef bouillon cube into the mix.
- Season the sauce with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, one cup of mozzarella, half a cup of the tomato sauce, the cooked vegetable mixture, Worcestershire sauce, and some salt and pepper. Mix well by hand and shape into a loaf.
- Spread the remaining marinara sauce over the meatloaf using a spoon, and top it off with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the meatloaf in an oven preheated to 350°F for approximately 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm and relish every bite!