Stuffed Italian Meatloaf with Spinach and Cheese
This Stuffed Italian Meatloaf combines ground beef, pork, prosciutto, spinach, and mozzarella into a flavorful rolled loaf. Topped with marinara and Parmesan, it’s a hearty dish that looks impressive but is simple enough for beginner cooks to master.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork or Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce divided
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
- ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 oz prosciutto slices
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix beef, pork, ½ cup marinara, onion, ¼ cup Parmesan, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, Worcestershire, seasoning, and salt until combined.
- On parchment, press the mixture into a rectangle no wider than your loaf pan.
- Layer prosciutto, spinach, and half the mozzarella over the meat.
- Roll tightly into a log and place seam-side down in prepared loaf pan.
- Bake 45 minutes. Remove, top with remaining marinara and mozzarella.
- Bake another 15–20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley and remaining Parmesan.
Notes
For the juiciest Stuffed Italian Meatloaf, let it rest before slicing so the cheese and juices stay inside. For a fun twist, try swapping mozzarella with provolone for a sharper flavor.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated):
Calories: 480
Protein: 37g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fat: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 820mg
Calories: 480
Protein: 37g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fat: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 820mg