Rolled Italian Meat Loaf

Health score
10%
Rolled Italian Meat Loaf
100 min.
8
365kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Rolled Italian Meat Loaf! This dish is not just a meal; it's a celebration of flavors that will transport you straight to the heart of Italy. Imagine a succulent blend of extra-lean ground beef and savory Italian sausage, perfectly seasoned and rolled with a melty cheese blend and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a comforting loaf that’s both hearty and satisfying.

Perfect for lunch or dinner, this meat loaf is a versatile main course that can easily impress your family or guests. With a preparation time of just 100 minutes, you can enjoy a homemade meal that’s packed with protein and bursting with flavor. Each slice reveals a beautiful spiral of cheese and greens, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy weeknight dinner or a dish to serve at your next gathering, this Rolled Italian Meat Loaf is sure to be a hit. The combination of spices, the richness of the cheese, and the freshness of the spinach create a symphony of tastes that will leave everyone asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that’s not only nourishing but also a true crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup breadcrumbs italian progresso®
  • 0.8 lb ground sausage italian
  •  eggs 
  • 1.3 lb ground beef 90% (at least )
  • oz pizza cheese shredded italian
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • oz tomato sauce canned
  • cups pkt spinach fresh loosely packed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix ground beef, sausage, egg, 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce, the bread crumbs and pepper.
  2. On foil, pat mixture to12x8-inch rectangle.
  3. Sprinkle evenly with cheese; gently press into meat. Top with spinach. Starting at short end, roll up tightly, using foil to start roll and tucking in spinach leaves; seal ends.
  4. Place seam side down in ungreased 12x8-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish.
  5. Bake 1 hour.
  6. Spread remaining pizza sauce over top.
  7. Bake 15 minutes longer or until thermometer inserted in meat loaf reads 160°F.
  8. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories365kcal
Protein32.88%
Fat61.04%
Carbs6.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.13
Glycemic Load
0.61
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.706086853276%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.48mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.12kcal
18.26%
Fat:24.77g
38.11%
Saturated Fat:7.75g
48.44%
Carbohydrates:5.56g
1.85%
Net Carbohydrates:4.8g
1.74%
Sugar:1.27g
1.41%
Cholesterol:102.39mg
34.13%
Sodium:584.32mg
25.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.03g
60.05%
Selenium:25.67µg
36.66%
Vitamin K:37.57µg
35.78%
Vitamin B12:2.04µg
33.92%
Zinc:4.59mg
30.61%
Vitamin B3:5.84mg
29.2%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
23.07%
Phosphorus:228.6mg
22.86%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.21%
Vitamin A:856.07IU
17.12%
Iron:2.93mg
16.27%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.12%
Potassium:493.89mg
14.11%
Calcium:91.66mg
9.17%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.68%
Magnesium:33.94mg
8.49%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.49%
Folate:30.25µg
7.56%
Copper:0.14mg
7.22%
Vitamin C:4.94mg
5.99%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.47%
Fiber:0.76g
3.03%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.21%