Spaghetti-Stuffed Meatloaf
Easy spaghetti-stuffed meatloaf layered with pasta, tomato sauce, and mozzarella, baked into a rich and satisfying all-in-one meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: ~3 hours
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Main Dish / Comfort Food / Pasta Bake
- Method: Baking / Stuffed Roast
- Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion
Ingredients
1/2 lb spaghetti (cooked and drained)
2 cups tomato sauce (for spaghetti mixture)
1 cup tomato sauce (for meat mixture + garnish)
6 string cheese sticks
Fresh mozzarella (sliced, for topping)
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
2 eggs
1 2/3 cups breadcrumbs
1 onion (diced)
Garlic (minced, to taste)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Chives (for garnish)
Instructions
Mix cooked spaghetti with 2 cups of tomato sauce.
Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap and layer half the sauced spaghetti inside.
Add a layer of string cheese, then top with remaining spaghetti.
Freeze until completely solid.
In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, onion, parmesan, salt, pepper, and 1 cup tomato sauce.
Place meat mixture between parchment sheets and roll or flatten evenly.
Place frozen spaghetti log in the center and wrap meat completely around it.
Transfer to baking tray, brush with extra tomato sauce, and top with fresh mozzarella slices.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour, or until meat is fully cooked.
Rest before slicing, then garnish with chives and extra sauce.
Notes
Freezing the spaghetti layer is essential for clean slicing.
Let meatloaf rest before cutting to keep layers intact.
Use a thermometer to ensure meat reaches safe internal temperature.
You can swap pork for all beef if preferred.
Extra sauce helps keep the dish moist and flavorful.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/spaghetti-stuffed-meatloaf/
