This recipe came from an old Food and Family Magazine by Kraft Recipes. I was looking for a recipe that would be easy and fast but with a kick. This one doesn’t disappoint! You can substitute veal or turkey for the ground beef to make it healthier. This time of year that is a big PLUS in my home. I use a little trick to blending that ground beef without a mess. Using plastic gloves (or baggies) over my hands I don’t need to touch the meat as I blend and form it. That is a big win win for me! I also use a loaf pan that has a raised strainer to allow any juices to sit in the pan below the meat. If you’re one of those people that loves a good meatloaf, this recipe is for you! And if you’re one of those people that finds their self with a dry loaf that’s hard as a rock, this one will surely make your kids turn and ask you for more. I hope you enjoy!
Also check out my Italian Meat Loaf, Meat Lovers Hash Brown Casserole, or Crock Pot Meatballs and Gravy.
Italian Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 lb. ground beef
- 1 can 8 oz. tomato sauce, divided
- 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 env. 0.7 oz. GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Mix bread crumbs and milk in large bowl. Add meat, half the tomato sauce and remaining ingredients; mix just until blended.
- Shape meat mixture into oval loaf in shallow pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 1 hour. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over meatloaf; bake 20 min. or until meatloaf is done (160ºF).
Twochicksandamom/Donna
January 19, 2017 at 5:28 PMI am going to have to try this, Marilyn, as I am not the best “meatloaf maker” but we do like meatloaf. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
Marilyn
January 19, 2017 at 7:40 PMThis one is so fast and easy. You will love it! Have a wonderful week.
Miz Helen
January 17, 2017 at 3:22 PMYour Italian Meatloaf looks fabulous, you have inspired me to make meatloaf very soon. Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. We look forward to seeing you again real soon!
Miz Helen
Marilyn
January 17, 2017 at 8:20 PMI know I don’t make meatloaf often enough. This one is so easy! Thanks Mia Helen. Have a wonderful week!
Lisa/Syncopated Mama
January 17, 2017 at 8:51 AMI used to love getting that magazine! It was just so much fun to flip through and yank out ideas from! Thanks for sharing it with us at #FridayFrivolity this week!
Marilyn
January 17, 2017 at 11:07 AMI did too! I think they still make it. I am sure my daughter-in-law gets it. I still have all my old copies! They were just as good as a cookbook! #FridayFrivolity
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com
January 15, 2017 at 12:14 AMThis sounds great Marilyn! Thanks for sharing at Sunday Fitness & Food 🙂
Marilyn
January 15, 2017 at 12:04 PMThank you Angela. Have a great week!
Lisa Ehrman
January 14, 2017 at 4:29 PMI love meatloaf and this one sounds spicy and delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe at Together on Tuesdays 🙂
Marilyn
January 14, 2017 at 8:35 PMYou are welcome Lisa! I am glad we have crossed paths again. Have a great week!
Katrin
January 14, 2017 at 5:20 AMWe really like meatloaf, and I like that you poured the tomato sauce over it at the end, that must make it really nice and juicy! Thanks for sharing at Sweet Inspiration Marilyn! Have a great one!
Marilyn
January 14, 2017 at 8:34 PMThe tomato sauce really adds a bit of flavor as well as making it moist. Leftovers make great sandwiches too because of it! Enjoy your week!
Amy
January 13, 2017 at 11:03 PMItalian Meatloaf! I do love Italian and this sounds great. I will be trying it soon. Thank you for sharing at Funtastic Friday. I look forward to trying more of your recipes soon.
Marilyn
January 14, 2017 at 8:33 PMThank you so much Amy! I hope you like this one as much as I do. If you try another recipe be sure to let me know! Have a great week.
Melissa
January 12, 2017 at 8:19 PMI just love a great meatloaf. It’s such a comfort food. Thanks for sharing at the Family Joy Blog Link Party this week!
Marilyn
January 12, 2017 at 8:36 PMYou are welcome Melissa. I love Family Joy Blog Linkup! Have a great week!
Jess
January 12, 2017 at 5:46 PMYUMMY! I love a good meatloaf! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Marilyn
January 12, 2017 at 8:35 PMMe too! Have a great week!
Nikki
January 11, 2017 at 6:17 PMMaryland, we love a great meatloaf. Although I do use Italian herb seasoning in my Meatloaf I also use onion soup mix, parmesan and Worcestershire. Your recipe sounds different and delicious. I usually don’t use a ketchup or tomato sauce topping, and my family has been missing it. I’m definitely going to try your recipe the next time I make it. Thanks.
Marilyn
January 12, 2017 at 8:33 PMWorcestershire sounds like a great addition! I am deffintiely going to give that a go! Thanks Nikki!
Sandra L Garth
January 11, 2017 at 4:48 PMThis is the ultimate comfort food!
Marilyn
January 12, 2017 at 8:31 PMI love this with homemade mashed potatoes! Glad you like it Sandra. Have a great week!
Linda at Mixed Kreations
January 11, 2017 at 10:02 AMThis looks delicious! I love meat because it is so easy to make. It can be whipped up in no time. This reminds me that I haven’t had meat Loaf in a while, I will have to add this to my list for next week’s lunches. Thanks for sharing!
Marilyn
January 12, 2017 at 8:31 PMI hope you get the chance Linda. This is one of my favorite comfort foods. Have a great week!
Chloe Crabtree
January 10, 2017 at 11:45 AMSounds delicious, and perfect for a cold winter evening! Sometimes just coming across these recipes inspires me to try something new! Thanks for sharing at
Celebrate Your Story!
Marilyn
January 10, 2017 at 2:54 PMI love meatloaf since it is a comfort food, inexpensive and one pan! Thx Chloe!
Selena, The Rambler
January 10, 2017 at 1:49 AMyou just gave me an idea for my dinner tonight =) Yummy recipe! #TurnItUpTuesday
Marilyn
January 10, 2017 at 2:53 PMI hope you make something comfort-y! Thanks Selena.
Leslie
January 8, 2017 at 5:59 PMI love Italian Meatloaf! That’s a good tip about using gloves to mix the meat together. I usually remove my rings before mixing and I’m always afraid of misplacing them so that would help. Where did you get your loaf pan with a strainer. I need to get one of those.
Marilyn
January 10, 2017 at 8:02 PMThanks Leslie. I hate getting the meat under my nails and I am the same way about my rings. I got the pan from Kroger, one of those superstore ones? I have seen them at walmart and target too. And there is always Amazon. This is a Wilton but you can get it cheaper, https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Perfect-Results-Piece-Meatloaf/dp/B004VM1DVI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484096470&sr=8-2&keywords=loaf+pans+for+meatloaf
Mother of 3
January 8, 2017 at 4:44 PMWe just made a very similar recipe for meatloaf this weekend and my husband said it was the best meatloaf he has ever had. We typically have a lot of meatloaf left since my husband is really the only one that likes it so last night I crumbled up the leftover meatloaf and used it to make a Sheppard’s pie.
Marilyn
January 8, 2017 at 5:12 PMI love Shepherds Pie! That sounds wonderful. We make sanswiches with the leftovers. Have a great week!