Italian Meatloaf

Fresh basil, provolone cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes provide an Italian flair to a classic American entree in this meatloaf recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 294 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• ½ cup ketchup
• ¾ cup chopped fresh basil
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
• cooking spray
• ¾ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 ounces shredded sharp provolone cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 2

Put tomatoes in a bowl. Pour hot water over tomatoes and soak until softened, about 30 minutes; drain.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray.

Step 4

Mix drained tomatoes, ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, basil, ketchup, provolone cheese, egg whites, and garlic together in a bowl; pack into prepared loaf pan.