Italian Mini Meatloaves Macaroni And Three Cheeses

Name: Italian Mini Meatloaves Macaroni And Three Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meat Loaves; 1 1/3 lbs ground sirloin; 1 large egg, beaten; 2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 small bell pepper, chopped; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Macaroni and Cheese; 1 lb spiral shaped pasta or 1 lb elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper; 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 -3 tablespoons chopped rosemary; 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

Meat Loaves
1 1/3 lbs ground sirloin
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 small bell pepper, chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Macaroni and Cheese
1 lb spiral shaped pasta or 1 lb elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 -3 tablespoons chopped rosemary
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

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["Mini Meat Loaves:", "Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.", "Place meat in bowl. Make a well in meat. Fill well with egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper.", "Mix meat and breading and form four individual oval meat loaves, 1"" thick.", "Coat loaves with extra virgin olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Roast 18-20 minutes.", "Macaroni and Cheese:", "Put a large pot of water on to boil for pasta.", "When the pasta water boils, salt water and add pasta. Cook until slightly undercooked-pasta will continue to cook when combined with cheese sauce.", "Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan and add flour. Whisk in milk.", "Bring to a bubble and thicken milk for 2-3 minutes.", "Add cheeses (cheddar, asiago, and Parmesan) and black pepper. Stir to melt cheeses.", "Drain pasta and combine with melted cheese sauce and transfer to a baking or casserole dish.", "Place bread crumbs in a bowl and add EVOO and herbs to bread crumbs. Top pasta with bread crumbs.", "Place under a broiler and brown bread crumbs. (If you do not have a separate broiler, place in oven with meatloaves for last few minutes. I did this and it turned out fine.)."]

1448

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meat Loaves, 1 1/3 lbs ground sirloin, 1 large egg, beaten, 2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Italian Mini Meatloaves Macaroni And Three Cheeses falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!