Italian Mini Meat Loaves Recipe

Name: Italian Mini Meat Loaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound lean ground beef; 8 ounces bulk mild Italian sausage; 1/2 cup diced white onion; 1 (24 ounce) jar Classico(R) Fresh Four Cheese Sauce, divided; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
8 ounces bulk mild Italian sausage
1/2 cup diced white onion
1 (24 ounce) jar Classico(R) Fresh Four Cheese Sauce, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously oil the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Mix together the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large bowl. Add onion, half of the jar of four-cheese red sauce, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until well blended.
3
Divide mixture into 4 oval mini loaves; place in prepared baking dish. Pour the remaining red sauce over tops of meat loaves.
4
Spray the underside of a large piece of foil with nonstick cooking spray; cover dish tightly.
5
Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle loaves with shredded mozzarella cheese.
6
Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Bake uncovered until cheese is melted and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 10 more minutes.

610

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound lean ground beef, 8 ounces bulk mild Italian sausage, 1/2 cup diced white onion, and more.

Yes, Italian Mini Meat Loaves falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Mini Meat Loaves

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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