Easy Italian Meatloaf

Easy Italian Meatloaf

March 3, 2026

I just plain adore meatloaf. This Easy Italian Meatloaf is both easy and full of Italian seasonings. Amazing.

Over a decade ago I started working in bariatric surgery, and the dietitian who was training me mentioned swapping grated Parmesan cheese for breadcrumbs. Not only is it delicious, and does it make a great texture, but is an easy swap to limit carbohydrates in this main protein source entree!

Serve it with a non-starchy vegetable (green beans, steamed carrots, or salad are my go-to), and you’ll get carbohydrates in a more fiber-based veggie!

Easy to make, and you can change your approach every time! Easy Italian Meatloaf is an awesome Low Carb Weight Loss Surgery Recipe with so many flavor options. Check out some of my other delicious flavors based on meatloaf! There are: Tex Mex Meatloaf, Barbecue Meatloaf, and Classic Meatloaf!

Yumz!!! This is one of my favorite varieties of meatloaf, and once again you can create it around your taste preferences using your favorite marinara and Italian seasonings.

Easy Italian Meatloaf

Recipe by: Steph Wagner (Bariatric Food Coach)
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup shredded 2% mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix meat, 1/4 cup of the spaghetti sauce, grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese, onion, egg, and seasoning.
  2. Shape into loaf in 12x8-inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce and remaining cheese.
  3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until cooked through (160°F). *Tip: speed up cooking time by 10-15 minutes by making two smaller loaves

Nutritional Info

Calories 257; Carbohydrates 3 grams; Fat 13 grams; Protein 31 grams

Check out more from Steph of Bariatric Food Coach on ObesityHelp!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Steph Wagner MS, RDN has worked as a dietitian and food coach to bariatric patients since 2009. She is the co-founder Bariatricfoodcoach.com with her husband Kevin, a web developer. Together they've built an extensive, user-friendly website and community for post-op patients. Steph also has a published cookbook “Best Fork Forward: Everyday Dinners After Weight-Loss Surgery.” Read more articles by Steph!
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