Italian Meatloaf
Sweet Italian sausage and fresh mozzarella elevate this classic to new levels. Try paring it with riced cauliflower for a complete meal.
Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Italian Meatloaf
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Servings6
0Calories352
Ingredients
Fresh Thyme olive oil cooking spray
1 large egg, lightly beaten
â…” cup Fresh Thyme organic Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
½ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp. Fresh Thyme garlic powder
1 tsp. Fresh Thyme Italian seasoning
¼ tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt
¼ tsp. coarse-ground black pepper, plus additional for garnish
1 lb. 93%-lean ground beef
8 oz. Fresh Thyme bulk sweet Italian pork sausage, casing removed
3 ½-inch-thick slices fresh mozzarella
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil; lightly spray with cooking spray. Set pan aside.
- In a large bowl, combine beaten egg and 1/3 cup pasta sauce. Stir in oats, onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add ground beef and Italian sausage. Gently combine, being careful to not overmix.
- Shape mixture into an 8×4-inch loaf on the prepared baking pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F. During the last 5 minutes, top with remaining 1/3 cup pasta sauce and slices of mozzarella.
- Remove from oven; loosely cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Garnish with black pepper and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 352 calories, 22 g fat, 9 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 114 mg cholesterol, 483 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 26 g protein. Daily values: 4% vitamin A, 2% vitamin C, 5% calcium, 14% iron.
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Makes 6 servings
Fresh Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray - 5 Fluid ounce
$5.49$1.10/fl oz
Fresh Thyme Cage Free Large Grade A Brown Eggs - 1 Each
$4.49
Fresh Thyme Organic Tomato And Basil Pasta Sauce - 24 Ounce
$2.99$0.12/oz
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Quick Cooking Whole Grain Rolled Oats - 28 Ounce
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Yellow Onions - 0.75 Pound
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Fresh Thyme Organic Garlic Powder - 2.54 Ounce
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Fresh Thyme Italian Seasoning - 1 Ounce
$2.49$2.49/oz
Fresh Thyme Fine Sea Salt - 26.5 Ounce
$2.49$0.09/oz
Simply Organic Coarse Black Pepper - 2.47 Ounce
$8.99$3.64/oz
Fresh Thyme 93% Ground Beef Value Pack - 2.8 Pound
$19.57 avg/ea$6.99/lb
Fresh Thyme Sweet Italian Pork Sausage Links - 1 Pound
$4.99 avg/ea$4.99/lb
Belgioioso Fresh Mozzarella Low Moisture Baking Log - 1 Pound
$8.99$8.99/lb
Fresh Thyme Organic Basil - 0.75 Ounce
$2.50$3.33/oz
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 352 calories, 22 g fat, 9 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 114 mg cholesterol, 483 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 26 g protein. Daily values: 4% vitamin A, 2% vitamin C, 5% calcium, 14% iron.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil; lightly spray with cooking spray. Set pan aside.
- In a large bowl, combine beaten egg and 1/3 cup pasta sauce. Stir in oats, onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add ground beef and Italian sausage. Gently combine, being careful to not overmix.
- Shape mixture into an 8×4-inch loaf on the prepared baking pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F. During the last 5 minutes, top with remaining 1/3 cup pasta sauce and slices of mozzarella.
- Remove from oven; loosely cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Garnish with black pepper and fresh basil leaves, if desired.