Italian Parmesan Style Meatloaf

 Italian Parmesan Style Meatloaf

Found https://www.whatscookinitalianstylecuisine.com/2011/01/italian-parmesan-style-meatloaf.html

 

Yield: 6

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

PREP TIME: 15 MIN

COOK TIME: 1 HOUR

TOTAL TIME: 1 H & 15 M

This Italian Parmesan meatloaf meal is smothered in delicious tomato sauce and melted provolone cheese, plus it's great in sandwiches!

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

4 teaspoons (about 6 cloves) chopped garlic 

2 green peppers, seeded diced in small pieces

1/2 cup chopped basil leaves 

2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

 4 eggs 

1 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

 2 cups grated Parmesan 

1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs 

3 pounds ground beef 

2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

 2  tablespoons balsamic vinegar 

2  cups marinara sauce

Optional: 4 thick slices of provolone cheese or mozzarella

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350  degrees.

In a medium saucepan heat  1/4 cup of the olive oil and add the garlic. 

Saute 1 minute and then add the peppers and saute around 5 more minutes.

In a small bowl add basil parsley, eggs then salt and pepper. 

Stir the cheese and breadcrumbs in a large bowl and mix together then add the meat, herbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.

Make sure this is well combined then shape it into a loaf casserole pan that greased or lined with foil or parchment paper.

Top with marinara and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.

I also like to add basil on top after it's cooked.

Bake for at least 1 hour, we like it crispy on top.

Top the meatloaf with more sauce and optional provolone cheese or mozzarella just until melted.