Italian Mini Meat Loaves with Mac and Three Cheeses

Name: Italian Mini Meat Loaves with Mac and Three Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin; 1 large egg, beaten; 2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano, plus 1/2 cup; 1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound corkscrew shaped pasta with lines (cavatappi) or small shell pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar; 1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese; 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper; 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped rosemary leaves; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano, plus 1/2 cup
1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound corkscrew shaped pasta with lines (cavatappi) or small shell pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped rosemary leaves
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Put a large pot of water on to boil for pasta.
2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
3
Place meat in a bowl.
4
Make a well in meat.
5
Fill well with egg, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup cheese, peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
6
Mix meat and breading and form 4 individual oval meat loaves, 1-inch thick.
7
Coat loaves with extra-virgin olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.
8
Roast 18 to 20 minutes.
9
When the pasta water boils, salt water and add pasta.
10
Cook until slightly undercooked pasta will continue to cook when combined with cheese sauce.
11
Melt butter in a saucepan and add flour.
12
Whisk in milk.
13
Bring to a bubble.
14
Thicken milk, 2 to 3 minutes.
15
Add cheeses: Cheddar, asiago, 1/2 cup Parmesan and black pepper.
16
Stir to melt cheeses.
17
Drain pasta and combine with melted cheese sauce and transfer to a baking dish or casserole.
18
Place bread crumbs in a bowl and add extra-virgin olive oil and herbs to bread crumbs.
19
Top pasta with bread crumbs.
20
Place under a broiler and brown bread crumbs.
21
Serve cheese and pasta alongside meat loaf.

1119

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin, 1 large egg, beaten, 2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls, 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano, plus 1/2 cup, and more.

Yes, Italian Mini Meat Loaves with Mac and Three Cheeses falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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 with Mac and Three Cheeses

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