Fusion Lasagna Meatloaf

The flavors of lasagna shine through this incredibly tasty meatloaf, made with ground beef, Italian sausage, and two kinds of sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 413 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ⅓ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 5 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg (Optional)
• ⅔ cup Italian-seasoned panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• 1 (3.5 ounce) link Italian sausage, casing removed and chopped
• ⅓ cup marinara sauce, divided
• 4 (1 ounce) sticks string cheese
• 2 cups finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a loaf pan.

Step 2

Combine panko, milk, and egg in a small bowl and allow to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Combine ground beef, sausage, onion, 3 tablespoons marinara sauce, and garlic salt in a bowl. Add panko mixture and mix by hand until combined. Pat 1/2 of the mixture into the prepared pan. Lay 2 string cheese sticks side-by-side horizontally on top, leaving about 1/2 inch from the ends of the pan; stack remaining cheese sticks on top. Cover with remaining meat mixture.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and cover with remaining marinara sauce. Bake for 20 minutes more.

Step 5

While meatloaf bakes, prepare Alfredo sauce. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, about 1 minute. Add heavy cream and stir until combined. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until blended. Season with nutmeg.

Step 6

Remove meatloaf from the oven and allow to rest for about 10 minutes. Pour Alfredo sauce down the middle of meatloaf. Slice and serve.