Italian-Style Meatloaf

Meatloaf is one of those foods that either people love it or they hate it - there doesn't seem to be much middle ground. Me? I like it occasionally and luckily, so does my family! My family especially enjoyed this Italian-Style Meatloaf.

By Jamie

Updated Jul 08, 2025, Published Aug 06, 2013

4.49 from 27 votes

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My family especially enjoys this Italian-Style Meatloaf. So much so, the kids actually request it. You’re sure to enjoy it too!

Italian-Style Meatloaf with mash potatoes and green vegetables on plate.

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Italian-Style Meatloaf Recipe

Italian-Style Meatloaf

Meatloaf is one of those foods that either people love it or they hate it – there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. Me? I like it occasionally and luckily, so does my family! My family especially enjoyed this Italian-Style Meatloaf.

I grew up eating just the regular ol’ classic meatloaf with the ketchup on top – I’m guessing many of y’all did, too? While there’s nothing wrong with it – and I’m quite fond of it (surprisingly, I don’t have a recipe on my blog for it – yet!!), I tend to like a funkier version. My husband would tell you the foodie in me won’t make the same dish twice – I think that’s a little exaggerated – it just may be a long time until we have something “the same” again. Personally, I love playing with recipes and finding ways to make old recipes “new” again. I’m thinking Brian should be used to my “science experiments” by now. 😉

If you’re a fan of meatloaf (the food, not the singer – although I kinda dig his music too), add this Italian-Style Meatloaf to your list of things to try. It’s a nice combination of things that are familiar, mixed up with a unique twist. You and your family will be glad you did! 🙂

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italian style meatloaf on white plate with cooked zucchini and mashed potatoes with butter

4.49 from 27 votes

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Italian-Style Meatloaf

By Jamie Sherman

Prep: 20

Cook: 55

Total: 1 15

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Ingredients

▢ 2 pounds lean ground beef
▢ 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
▢ 2 eggs, beaten
▢ ½ green pepper, seeded and chopped
▢ 1 small onion, chopped
▢ 1 Roma tomato, chopped
▢ 1 jar Marinara sauce, divided, 24 oz. (you may not need all of it)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Combine the beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onions, green pepper and tomato in a medium bowl. Add ½ cup of the marinara sauce. Mix well. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf.
Place in an ungreased 8½x4½x2½-inch loaf pan.
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink in the middle. Carefully drain, if necessary. Spoon desired amount of remaining Marinara sauce over the top of the meatloaf and bake an additional 10 minutes. Allow to stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

This is such a fun variation of a classic – even my kids request it often!

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 593mg, Potassium: 731mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 520IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 57mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on August 6, 2013. Updated on April 23, 2021.