Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground Italian sausage
1 small onion, finely diced
½ bell pepper, diced (I used orange, as it was what I had on hand)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
1 large egg, beaten
¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 slices of white bread, torn into pieces
1 tablespoon milk
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese, reserve ¾ cup for topping
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup marinara sauce, with an additional ½ to ¾ cup for garnish
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Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Sauté Vegetables: In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, sautéed onions, and bell peppers. Add the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, basil, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, torn white bread, milk, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, and ¾ cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Shape the Meatloaf: Using your hands, form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it onto a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Pour ½ to ¾ cup of marinara sauce over the top of the meatloaf and spread evenly.
