Italian Meat Loaf Recipe
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Italian Meat Loaf

By: Lisa Malone 
"'I received the recipe for this moist meat loaf in my high school economics class,' recalls Lisa Malone of Cordell, Oklahoma. 'At the time, I made it for my mom and dad. Now I fix it for my husband and daughter. We all love it.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 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 14-in. x 8-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 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 12 minutes, rotating a half turn once; drain. Continue cooking on 50% power for 20 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 2 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by Heather   view full review
I cooked it in the oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. After cooking, let meat loaf...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2009 by Scott A.   view full review
A wonderful twist to an old classic!! This is sure to become a regular favorite in our house....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by cookforkids   view full review
Ok, just to be honest I made a few changes: used ground chicken, omitted green pepper, baked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by CHEESEPLEASE   view full review
I didn't do the roll-up part, just mixed it all together.... we all loved it, kids and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by Mr.G   view full review
So delicious!! My boyfriend loves meatloaf so I'm always looking for new recipes and this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by SCOOTER11 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this recipe was excellent!! It was extremely moist and delicious but I have to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2011 by candylou   view full review
I typically do not like meatloaf, but this was delicious! I had to drain the grease twice and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2011 by Annie   view full review
DELICIOUS! I made this with ground chicken and it was so good. I served it with roasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by angzcal   view full review
Well,I can't believe it, but I followed the original directions exactly and my husband loved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2009 by Trista Yancey   view full review
My fiance said this was the best meatloaf he has ever had! Definitely beats the traditional...

 

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