Fusion Lasagna Meatloaf
Description
The flavors of lasagna shine through this incredibly tasty meatloaf, made with ground beef, Italian sausage, and two kinds of sauce.
Ingredients
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2/3 cup Italian-seasoned panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
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1/3 cup milk
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1 egg
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1 pound ground beef
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1 (3 1/2 ounce) link Italian sausage, casing removed and chopped
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1/3 cup marinara sauce, divided
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1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
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4 (1 ounce) sticks string cheese
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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5 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
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2 cups finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a loaf pan.
2
Combine panko, milk, and egg in a small bowl and allow to soften, about 5 minutes.
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.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and cover with remaining marinara sauce. Bake for 20 minutes more.
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.
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.