Description
A classic meatloaf recipe topped with a rich marinara sauce, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, parsley, eggs, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
- Mix until well combined, but do not overmix.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and spread the remaining marinara sauce on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in some chopped bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Classic Meatloaf, Meatloaf Recipe, Marinara Sauce, Easy Meatloaf