Description
A moist and flavorful meatloaf infused with creamy ricotta cheese, herbs, and spices for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Spread ketchup evenly over the top of the loaf.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix a little Worcestershire sauce into the meat mixture. Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: meatloaf, ricotta, beef, comfort food, baked, dinner