Seasoned to perfection, stuffed with three kinds of cheese and topped with your favorite tomato sauce, this easy Lasagna Meatloaf will make you forget all about the noodles! It’s a hearty family meal that’ll have everyone reaching for more.
Love this. My husband loves the combination of both of his favorite foods. Thank you. I’m making it again tonight -Joan
YIELD
8 servings
TOTAL TIME
1 hr 40 mins
Ingredients – 3/4 cup ricotta cheese – 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided – 3 large eggs, divided – 3 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided – 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided – 2 lbs lean ground beef – ½ cup bread crumbs, quick oats, or old fashioned oats slightly ground in a blender (gluten free, if needed) – 1/4 cup onion, minced – 1 clove garlic, crushed – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper – 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning – 2 cups mozzarella cheese, (about 8 oz), shredded, divided – 1 cup tomato sauce
1
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, and salt. Set aside.
2
In a separate bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and eggs.
3
Gently combine with your hands until blended, but try not to overwork the meat.
4
On a piece of plastic wrap or wax paper, press the meat mixture into a 10×12-inch rectangle.
5
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the ground beef about two inches from one of the short edges and an inch from the three remaining edges.
6
Spread the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over mozzarella.
7
Starting from the short edge with the cheese closest to it, roll up like a jelly roll, towards the end with the cheese two inches from the edge, lifting the wax paper or plastic wrap as you roll.
8
Seal the end completely, and place seam-side down into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Press together any cracks.
9
Place pan in the preheated oven and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
10
Pour tomato sauce over the meatloaf, and sprinkle with the reserved mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Return meatloaf to oven 15-20 minutes
11
Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to stand 10 minutes. Slice and serve.