Stuffed Italian Meatloaf (Printable Version)
Savory meatloaf stuffed with ricotta, spinach, mozzarella and baked with rich marinara sauce.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Meatloaf Base
01 -
900 g ground beef
02 -
120 g Italian-style breadcrumbs
03 -
2 large eggs
04 -
120 ml whole milk
05 -
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
06 -
1 small onion, finely chopped
07 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
08 -
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
09 -
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
10 -
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
11 -
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Filling
12 -
170 g shredded mozzarella cheese
13 -
250 g ricotta cheese
14 -
100 g sautéed spinach, drained
15 -
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
16 -
1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Finishing
17 -
360 ml marinara sauce
18 -
60 g shredded mozzarella cheese
19 -
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Set the oven temperature to 190°C (375°F).
02 -
In a large bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Parmesan, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
03 -
In a separate bowl, mix ricotta, shredded mozzarella, sautéed spinach, garlic powder, and salt until evenly incorporated.
04 -
Press half of the meat mixture into a loaf pan, spread the filling evenly over it, then layer the remaining meat mixture on top and smooth the surface.
05 -
Bake the meatloaf for 45 minutes at 190°C.
06 -
Remove the meatloaf from the oven, spread marinara sauce over the top, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, then return to bake for an additional 15 minutes.
07 -
Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Sautéing spinach beforehand removes excess moisture, preventing a soggy filling.