Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 1 Lb Ground Beef (90/10)
- 1 Lb Ground Pork
- 1 Yellow Onion – Diced
- 3 Garlic Cloves – Minced
- 1 Tsp Crushed red pepper
- 1 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Tbs Lightly Dried Italian Herbs
- 1 Tbs Worcestershire
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
- 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese
Directions
- Sauté the onions, crushed red pepper, and minced garlic in a pan with olive oil over medium heat until the onions are translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set the mixture aside in a small bowl to cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Once the onion mixture has cooled to the touch, place the onion mixture and the remaining meatloaf ingredients except for the mozzarella cheese in a large bowl.
- With your hands, mix thoroughly to combine but be careful not to over mix.
- Form the meatloaf mixture into a football shape by hand on a baking pan lined with aluminum foil. You can also cook it in a meatloaf pan if you desire.
- Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- While the meatloaf bakes, prepare the Marinara.
- Remove the meatloaf and let rest for 5 minutes. Set your oven to broil.
- Slice the meatloaf and place on a baking pan lined with aluminum foil. Top with a large spoonful of marinara sauce and a handful of mozzarella.
- Broil on the top rack until the cheese is melted while being careful not to burn the cheese.
- Top with fresh herbs, grated parmesan, and serve on top of your favorite pasta, by itself, between some slices of toasted garlic bread, whatever you crave!