Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, milk, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf on a baking sheet.
- Create a well in the center and fill it with mozzarella cheese, chopped spinach (if using), and a spoonful of marinara sauce.
- Fold the meat over the filling to seal it tightly.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and additional grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Allow resting for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg