Italian-Style Meat Loaf

From Culinary in the Country.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  of your favorite  marinara sauce, divided
• 1⁄2 cup  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2  ounces  fresh grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  large egg
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ground sirloin

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a large bowl bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup marinara sauce, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, parsley, garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, salt, pepper and egg. Add ground beef and gently mix just until combined.
3. Line a 8" x 4" loaf pan with plastic wrap. Scoop the meatloaf into the pan and gently press down to even it out. Use the plastic wrap to help turn the loaf out onto a broiler pan coated with nonstick spray. You could also free-form the loaf; I just found this method easier. Brush the remaining 1/2 cup sauce over top of meat loaf.
4. Bake until a thermometer reads about 160 degrees, roughly 60 to 70 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before slicing.