Italian Meatloaf With Fresh Basil And Provolone Recipes

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 MEATLOAF WITH FRESH BASIL AND PROVOLONE

Steps:

• Combine boiling water and tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes, or until soft.
• Drain the tomatoes and finely chop.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Combine ketchup, breadcrumbs, and the next 6 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add the tomatoes to the meat mixture.
• Shape the meat mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf on a broiler pan, coated with cooking spray.
• Spread 1/3 cup ketchup over meatloaf.
• Bake at 350°F degrees for 1 hour.
• Let stand 10 minutes before slicing 12 slices.
• Serves 6.

ITALIAN CHEESE-STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce until well combined.
• On large sheet of foil, shape beef mixture into 12x10-inch rectangle. Top evenly with provolone cheese, roasted peppers and olives to within 1/2 inch of edges. Starting with one 10-inch side, roll up; press seam to seal. Place seam side down in pan.
• Bake 40 minutes. Remove from oven; spoon remaining pizza sauce over loaf. Insert meat thermometer so bulb reaches center of loaf.
• Return to oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until loaf is thoroughly cooked in center and thermometer reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.