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Italian Meatloaf Just 3 steps to an all in one comfort meal!
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 Just 3 steps to an all in one comfort meal!

Italian Meatloaf

Italian Meatloaf Just 3 steps to an all in one comfort meal! #meatloaf #italian #dressing
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, comfort
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Adjust Servings: 10
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Marilyn

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

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 290kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 24g (48%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 660mg (28%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  2. Miz Helen says

    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

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    • Marilyn says

      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

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  6. Katrin says

    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!

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  7. Amy says

    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.

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  10. Nikki says

    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.

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  12. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    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!

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  15. Leslie says

    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.

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  16. Mother of 3 says

    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.

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