Description
Sicilian Meatloaf is a flavorful Italian classic that combines ground meats with fresh herbs and vegetables, topped with a savory tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
½ lb ground veal
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 onion finely chopped
1 bell pepper finely chopped
2 celery stalks finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 eggs
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, ground veal, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, eggs, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and stir in the tomato sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until heated through.
- Pour the sauce over the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an even deeper flavor, let the meatloaf sit in the refrigerator for an hour before baking. Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Sicilian Meatloaf, Italian Meatloaf, Meatloaf recipe, Italian cuisine