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).
Notes
Nutrition
I 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!
This one is so fast and easy. You will love it! Have a wonderful week.
Your 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
I know I don’t make meatloaf often enough. This one is so easy! Thanks Mia Helen. Have a wonderful week!
I 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!
I 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
This sounds great Marilyn! Thanks for sharing at Sunday Fitness & Food 🙂
Thank you Angela. Have a great week!
I love meatloaf and this one sounds spicy and delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe at Together on Tuesdays 🙂
You are welcome Lisa! I am glad we have crossed paths again. Have a great week!
We 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!
The 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!
Italian 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.
Thank 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.
I just love a great meatloaf. It’s such a comfort food. Thanks for sharing at the Family Joy Blog Link Party this week!
You are welcome Melissa. I love Family Joy Blog Linkup! Have a great week!
YUMMY! 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!
Me too! Have a great week!
Maryland, 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.
Worcestershire sounds like a great addition! I am deffintiely going to give that a go! Thanks Nikki!
This is the ultimate comfort food!
I love this with homemade mashed potatoes! Glad you like it Sandra. Have a great week!
This 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!
I hope you get the chance Linda. This is one of my favorite comfort foods. Have a great week!
Sounds delicious, and perfect for a cold winter evening! Sometimes just coming across these recipes inspires me to try something new! Thanks for sharing at
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I love meatloaf since it is a comfort food, inexpensive and one pan! Thx Chloe!
you just gave me an idea for my dinner tonight =) Yummy recipe! #TurnItUpTuesday
I hope you make something comfort-y! Thanks Selena.
I 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.
Thanks 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
We 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.
I love Shepherds Pie! That sounds wonderful. We make sanswiches with the leftovers. Have a great week!