Italian Style Meatloaf II

Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Italian Style Meatloaf II
60 min.
5
666kcal

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Craving a hearty, flavorful, and totally satisfying meal? Look no further than this Italian Style Meatloaf II! It's a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, packed with savory goodness and perfect for a family dinner or a weekend lunch. What makes this meatloaf stand out is the vibrant combination of fresh parsley, grated carrots, and sweetly sauteed onions and garlic. These simple additions elevate the ground beef to a whole new level of deliciousness.

And the best part? It's dairy-free! So, you can enjoy a rich, flavorful meal without worrying about any dairy sensitivities. Imagine tender, juicy meat infused with the aromatic herbs and vegetables, topped with a tangy-sweet tomato sauce... sounds incredibly tempting, right?

This recipe is designed to be easy and accessible, even for beginner cooks! It's a forgiving meal, perfect for a weeknight rush without sacrificing taste. From prep to plate, you'll have this comforting Italian-inspired dish ready in just about an hour. Get ready to wow your family and friends with a meal that tastes like it came straight from a classic Italian kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups bread crumbs fresh
  •  carrots grated
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • pounds ground beef 
  • 0.5 cup catsup 
  • 0.5  onion chopped
  • cup tomato sauce 
  • teaspoon sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, saute the carrot and onion for 2 minutes, or until onion is transparent.
  3. Add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the parsley, beef, ketchup, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, bread and eggs, mixing well.
  6. Add the carrot/onion mixture and continue mixing, but do not over mix, as this will make the meatloaf dry.
  7. Transfer mixture to a 9x13 baking dish and form into a loaf.
  8. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes.
  9. While loaf is baking, heat the remaining tomato sauce and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium low heat.
  10. Pour over loaf when done.

Nutrition Facts

Calories666kcal
Protein23.61%
Fat54.37%
Carbs22.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.18
Glycemic Load
2.18
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
32.692608771117%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
12.93mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.92mg
Quercetin
2.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:666.43kcal
33.32%
Fat:39.95g
61.45%
Saturated Fat:14.9g
93.15%
Carbohydrates:36.4g
12.13%
Net Carbohydrates:33.38g
12.14%
Sugar:10.84g
12.04%
Cholesterol:194.29mg
64.76%
Sodium:846.09mg
36.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.02g
78.04%
Vitamin K:107.62µg
102.5%
Vitamin B12:4.15µg
69.21%
Vitamin A:2974.23IU
59.48%
Selenium:41.49µg
59.28%
Zinc:8.56mg
57.04%
Vitamin B3:10.88mg
54.4%
Phosphorus:407.22mg
40.72%
Vitamin B6:0.79mg
39.57%
Iron:6.4mg
35.55%
Vitamin B2:0.57mg
33.45%
Vitamin B1:0.43mg
28.9%
Potassium:883.81mg
25.25%
Manganese:0.46mg
22.92%
Folate:75.77µg
18.94%
Vitamin C:14.3mg
17.34%
Vitamin B5:1.6mg
16%
Magnesium:63.22mg
15.81%
Copper:0.31mg
15.25%
Vitamin E:2.14mg
14.26%
Calcium:129.28mg
12.93%
Fiber:3.02g
12.07%
Vitamin D:0.53µg
3.56%
Source:Allrecipes