ciao bella italian meatloaf
I developed this recipe when my husband said he loves meatloaf but always hated ones with green bell pepper. Of course I had to put an Italian touch to it! I'm pretty proud of this recipe as I can say it is completely my own creation! Enjoy!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr 15 Min
method
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yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground beef 80/15 or meatloaf mix
- 1 can ( 15 oz )tomatoes, canned italian-style and diced, no salt added (with oregano,basil and garlic),divided
- 3 slices white bread,crusts removed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 bunch italian parsley, chopped
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons additional parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
How To Make ciao bella italian meatloaf
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Step 1In a small bowl tear white bread into small pieces, add milk until well absorbed. Set aside.
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Step 2In a large bowl combine ground beef,3/4 of the canned tomatoes(with juices), slightly beaten eggs, white bread with milk, 1 cup parmesan cheese, parsley, grated onion, salt and pepper.
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Step 3Once mixed well place in a 9" X 13" pan and form into a loaf. Spread remaining 1/4 of canned tomatoes(with juices) on top. Sprinkle with additional 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Drizzle with olive oil.
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Step 4Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until juices run clear, at 350 degrees.
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Step 5Let rest 15 minutes before slicing so it doesn't fall apart.
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