Description
Rolled and stuffed with mozzarella, prosciutto, and sautéed greens, this Sicilian-style meatloaf is layered with bold Italian flavor and baked in a rich tomato sauce. It slices beautifully, revealing a spiraled center that’s as stunning as it is satisfying.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage
2 cups baby spinach or Swiss chard, wilted
4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
2 cups crushed San Marzano tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Fresh basil or 1 tablespoon butter (optional for finishing sauce)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or use a baking dish.
2. In a pan, sauté garlic in olive oil, add crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Simmer while prepping meatloaf.
3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan, milk, parsley, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Mix until just combined.
4. Press meat mixture onto parchment into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.
5. Layer with wilted greens, prosciutto, and mozzarella, leaving a 1-inch border.
6. Gently roll the meatloaf up jelly-roll style using the parchment for support. Seal the edges and ends.
7. Transfer to baking sheet or dish seam-side down. Tent loosely with foil.
8. Bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and continue baking 15–25 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
9. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
10. Spoon tomato sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
Don’t overload the filling—too much cheese or greens can make the spiral fall apart.
Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to get clean, beautiful spirals.
Leftovers make great sandwiches or pasta add-ins—plan for extra!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6th of loaf)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Sicilian meatloaf, stuffed meatloaf, Italian comfort food