Best Ever Italian-Style Meatloaf

Name: Best Ever Italian-Style Meatloaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4-5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 egg; 2/3 cup dried breadcrumbs; 3/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning (salt free); 3/4 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese

Submitted by najwa

"This is the only meatloaf recipe I use. The cheese makes the meatloaf very moist and tasty! The herbs impart a wonderful flavor as well! I freeze this after slicing in a container and reheat in the microwave for a quick dinner."

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4-5

ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg
²⁄₃ cup dried breadcrumbs
³⁄₄ cup tomato sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon onion powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning (salt free)
³⁄₄ teaspoon italian seasoning
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried basil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried parsley
1 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese

directions

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.

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Reviews

I'm sorry to say that this wasn't what we expected. I think it may be better served over pasta with more sauce, or formed into meatballs, but as a meatloaf, it just didn't fit our family's tastes. The meat broke apart too easily, making it difficult to serve as well. I think the recipe has potential, but as is, is just so-so. Sorry!

canarygirl
This had a mild flavor no one spice over powered another. Yes, mine also fell apart when I tried to serve it. I guess you may want to increase the bread crumbs, maybe try 1 1/3 cups.

Charlotte J

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najwa

St. Louis, MO

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