Description
Savor the warmth of family gatherings with this flavorful Sicilian Meatloaf. Infused with aromatic herbs, rich tomato glaze, and a blend of beef and pork sausage, this dish is a perfect centerpiece for cozy dinners or festive feasts. Easy to prepare and customizable, each slice promises to deliver a delightful explosion of Italian flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 lb pork sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup quality tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, pork sausage, breadcrumbs, sautéed onion and garlic, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf in the greased baking dish and top with tomato sauce.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Let it rest before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg