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Top-Rated Italian-Style Meatloaf

Top-Rated Italian-Style Meatloaf is rich with beef, fragrant herbs, and juicy tomatoes, all bound together and crowned with melted mozzarella. Each slice balances tender texture with cheesy goodness and a hint of garlic and basil. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a comforting weekend meal with a crisp salad and warm bread.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Top-Rated Italian-Style Meatloaf
  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, and ketchup until well combined. Season with Italian-style seasoning, oregano, basil, garlic salt, diced tomatoes, and cheese. Press the mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and cover it loosely with foil.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Enjoy!

About This Recipe

Top Rated Italian Style Meatloaf is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 658.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Top-Rated Italian-Style Meatloaf?
It is an Italian meatloaf recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Top-Rated Italian-Style Meatloaf made of?
The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Eggs. The full list of 10 is above.
How long does it take to make Top-Rated Italian-Style Meatloaf?
About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 658.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Top-Rated Italian-Style Meatloaf easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.

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