Description

Enjoy your meatloaf inspired by lasagna but without the lasagna noodles. It will satisfy your lasagna cravings with ground beef, three cheeses, and tomato sauce. It's a comforting dish that your family will love.

Ingredients

• ¾ c. Ricotta cheese
• ½ c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 3 eggs, divided
• 3 T. minced fresh parsley, divided
• 1 ¼ t. kosher salt, divided
• 2 lb. lean ground beef
• ½ c. breadcrumbs, quick oats or old-fashioned oats, slightly ground in a blender
• ¼ c. onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ½ t. black pepper
• 2 t. Italian seasoning
• 2 c. (8 oz.) Mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
• 1 c. tomato sauce

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a bowl, combine Ricotta cheese, ¼ c. Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1 T. fresh parsley, and ¼ t. salt; set aside.
3. In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs or oats, remaining 2 T. fresh parsley, onion, garlic, black pepper, remaining 1 t. salt, Italian seasoning, and 2 lightly beaten eggs. With your hands, gently combine until blended, not overworking the mixture.