Description
This Stuffed Italian Meatloaf is a savory and satisfying dinner centerpiece, combining seasoned ground beef and sausage with a cheesy mozzarella-spinach filling and marinara-Parmesan topping. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for cozy family meals.
Ingredients
1½ 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 grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
½ cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (filling)
1 cup chopped spinach (filling, optional)
¼ cup marinara sauce (filling)
½ cup marinara sauce (topping)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, parsley, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into a 9×12-inch rectangle on a baking sheet.
- Create a well in the center and fill with mozzarella, spinach (optional), and ¼ cup marinara.
- Fold meat over the filling, sealing edges tightly to enclose.
- Spread ½ cup marinara over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160 °F (71 °C).
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra marinara if desired.
Notes
- Seal the loaf well to prevent filling leaks.
- Use lean meats for a lighter version or mix in turkey/chicken sausage.
- Spinach is optional—swap with other veggies like peppers or mushrooms.
- Add pepperoni or chili flakes to the filling for a spicy twist.
- Resting before slicing helps retain juices and shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
