Italian Meatloaf with Tomato Beef Sauce
Description:
This Italian Meatloaf is a hearty, flavor-packed twist on the classic comfort dish. Juicy ground beef is blended with Italian herbs, garlic, and parmesan cheese, then baked and topped with a rich tomato beef sauce. It’s tender, savory, and perfect for a cozy family dinner — tastes just like a giant Italian meatball!
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
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2 lbs ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
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1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned preferred)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup milk
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2 eggs
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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2 tbsp chopped parsley
For the Tomato Beef Sauce:
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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½ tsp sugar
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½ tsp dried basil
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½ tsp dried oregano
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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