Description
Juicy ground beef meatloaf stuffed with mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, and marinara sauce, baked to perfection for a comforting Italian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
2 large eggs
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups marinara sauce, plus extra for serving
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
Spread half the meat mixture into the dish in a rectangular shape.
Layer 1 cup mozzarella, spinach, and 1/2 cup marinara sauce over the meat.
Cover with remaining meat mixture, sealing edges.
Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce over the top.
Bake 45–50 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over the top and bake 5–10 minutes more until melted.
Rest for 10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with extra sauce.
Notes
Do not overmix meat to keep the loaf tender. Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better than pre-shredded. For a low-carb version, use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
Keywords: stuffed italian meatloaf, cheesy meatloaf, mozzarella stuffed meatloaf, italian comfort food, meatloaf with spinach