ITALIAN MINI MEAT LOAVES WITH MAC AND THREE CHEESES

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Italian Mini Meat Loaves with Mac and Three Cheeses image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

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 chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped rosemary leaves
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

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

Shahadot Husain
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I love the crispy, browned crust on these mini meatloaves.


Nma Nightingale
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These mini meatloaves are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Tofara Maredza
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These mini meatloaves are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make them.


M Rafi
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I love the cheesy, gooey center of these mini meatloaves.


Femi Evelyn
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These mini meatloaves are the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Janice Friginette
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I've made these mini meatloaves for my potluck dinner, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Mgcinimafa Simelane
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These mini meatloaves are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, and they're always a hit with guests.


Christopher Romig
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I love that these mini meatloaves can be made ahead of time. It makes them a great option for busy weeknights.


Egbugha Chimdindu
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These mini meatloaves are a great way to sneak in some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll never know they're eating zucchini and carrots!


Ali Issah
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I've made these mini meatloaves with different types of meat, and they're always delicious. I've used ground beef, ground turkey, and even ground chicken.


Migail Sparks
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These mini meatloaves are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty and satisfying, and they always make me feel nostalgic.


zuilkfui suilkfui
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I love the combination of flavors in these mini meatloaves. The sweetness of the ketchup and brown sugar complements the savory flavors of the meat and cheese.


Mariam Hisham
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These mini meatloaves are a great way to use up leftover mac and cheese. They're also a fun and easy way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Hira Naz
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I've made these mini meatloaves several times, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect finger food for parties or potlucks.


Lashamba Lyttle
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These mini meatloaves are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


Marianna Judd - van Oosterhout
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I made these mini meatloaves for my family, and they loved them! The meatloaves were tender and juicy, and the mac and three cheeses were creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.


Renee Foy
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OMG! These mini meatloaves were a hit at my dinner party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the mac and three cheeses were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.