Italian Meat Loaf From Helen Mccully Recipes

EASY ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Mix all ingredients except 1/4 cup each pasta sauce and cheese just until blended.
• Shape into loaf in 13x9-inch shallow baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 1 hour or until done (160ºF), topping with remaining sauce and cheese after 50 min.

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the garlic. Saute 1 minute and then add the peppers and onions and saute until just soft. Let cool.
• Whisk together the basil, parsley and eggs in a small bowl, and then add the salt and black pepper. Combine the Parmesan and breadcrumbs in another small bowl. Thoroughly combine the meat, herbs and eggs, Parmesan and breadcrumbs, the Worcestershire, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a large bowl using your hands, making sure not to overmix.
• Pack the meat mixture into an oiled loaf pan, if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on an oiled oven tray or baking dish. Top with the marinara making sure to spread evenly over the top.
• Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the middle of the meatloaf. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

ITALIAN MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the egg, half of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, onion and green pepper if desired, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix well. , On a large piece of heavy-duty foil, pat meat mixture into a 14x8-in. rectangle. Sprinkle cheeses to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling foil away while rolling. Seal seam and ends. Transfer to a microwave-safe glass 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 9 minutes, rotating a half turn once; drain. Continue cooking on 50% power for 14-16 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, rotating a half turn once. In a bowl, combine the remaining tomato sauce and oregano. Pour over meat loaf. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs and ketchup. Season with Italian-style seasoning, oregano, basil, garlic salt, diced tomatoes and cheese. Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and cover loosely with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

ITALIAN MEAT LOAF FROM HELEN MCCULLY

Steps:

• for the topping:.
• Combine the tomato sauce and the balsamic vinegar.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Break bread into small pieces and pour the milk over. Let soak.
• In a large bowl combine the meats,, onion, parsley, cheese, eggs, salt and pepper. Drain the bread crumbs and add to the meat mixture. Combine well.
• Shape into a loaf in a 11"x7" baking dish or a 9"x13" dish.
• Bake for 40 minutes. pour the tomato sauce over and sprinkle with the oregano. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 160 degrees.
• let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Break bread into small pieces and soak in the milk for 10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the meats, onion, parsley ,cheese, eggs, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Drain the bread and mix the bread into the meat mixture.
• Form into a loaf in a 10" x 12 or 9"x12" baking dish.
• Dot the top with butter bits.
• Bake for 40 minutes.
• mix the tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar, if using. Pour over the meatloaf Sprinkle the oregano over the tomato sauce. Bake for 30 minutes more or until temperature is 160 degrees.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine the crumbs, egg, onion, salt and oregano; crumble the meat over the top. Mix gently. Stir in 3/4 cup tomato sauce; set aside. Cut two pieces of waxed paper 15-in. long. Place meat mixture in center of one rectangle; cover with second rectangle. , With a rolling pin, press meat into a 13x9-in. rectangle. Remove top sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle meat with cheese and mushrooms; top with remaining tomato sauce. Roll up meat, jelly-roll style, starting at narrow end; use waxed paper to help. Place meat seam side down; seal ends securely. Place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Drain; bake 30 minutes longer.

ITALIAN MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).