Best Easy Layered Italian Meatloaf Recipes

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EASY LAYERED ITALIAN MEATLOAF



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Whenever your fridge is empty, raid your pantry. Just a jar of pasta sauce is all you need to jump-start this quick dinner idea.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package chicken stuffing mix
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, divided
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, divided
1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
2 cups chopped zucchini
2 cups sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 375°F
  • Mix stuffing mix with half each of the spaghetti sauce and oregano.
  • Add meat; mix well.
  • Pat into 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • MIX zucchini, mushrooms, remaining spaghetti sauce and remaining oregano. Spoon evenly over meat mixture; cover with foil.
  • BAKE 25 minute
  • Uncover. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minute or until meatloaf is cooked through (160°F).
  • Cut into six pieces to serve.
  • KITCHENS TIPS:
  • Adding spaghetti sauce to the meat mixture not only adds flavor but also helps to keep the baked meatloaf moist.
  • Serve with your favorite cooked vegetables such as steamed green beans and boiled potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.4, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 70.3, Sodium 1069.3, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 14, Protein 30.9

EASY LAYERED ITALIAN MEATLOAF RECIPE



Easy Layered Italian Meatloaf Recipe image

Get all the flavor of lasagna without the noodles when you make our Easy Layered Italian Meatloaf Recipe. Pasta sauce, zucchini, mushrooms and mozzarella really make this meatloaf something special. Surprise your family with something different when you make Easy Layered Italian Meatloaf.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, divided
1-1/2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
2 cups chopped zucchini
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix stuffing mix with half each of the pasta sauce and oregano. Add meat; mix well. Pat into 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Mix vegetables and remaining pasta sauce and oregano. Spoon over meat mixture; cover.
  • Bake 25 min. Top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10 min. or until meatloaf is done (160°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1010 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

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