Best 6 Sicilian Meat Roll Light Meatloaf Recipes

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Sicilian meat roll, also known as "Involtini di Carne Siciliana," is a flavorful and versatile dish that captures the essence of traditional Sicilian cuisine. This delectable dish, often referred to as a "light meatloaf," combines ground meat, savory fillings, and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in thin slices of flank steak or round steak. The result is a succulent and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or sliced as an appetizer.

Our collection of Sicilian meat roll recipes offers a diverse range of options to suit every taste and preference. From the classic meat roll stuffed with breadcrumbs, cheese, and fresh herbs to variations that incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and roasted bell peppers, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new culinary adventure, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delightful dish.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Sicily. With our carefully curated collection of recipes, you'll be able to create a Sicilian meat roll that will impress your family and friends, leaving them craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK AND EASY SICILIAN MEATLOAF



Quick and Easy Sicilian Meatloaf image

I tried this recipe years ago when I first started cooking. It's been a constant hit since then and is virtually foolproof. Unlike regular meatloaf, this one stays juicy and tender with excellent flavor. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed carrots for an old fashioned comfort food dinner.

Provided by BKlein

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
¼ cup barbecue sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
ground black pepper to taste
8 thin slices deli ham, or as needed
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, or as needed
¼ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 dash soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lay a 24-inch long sheet of parchment paper down on a work surface.
  • Mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion soup mix, barbecue sauce, garlic, egg, flour, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined. Place the meat mixture down on the piece of parchment paper, and pat it into a rectangle shape about 10x16 inches. Lay deli ham slices down on the meat, keeping a 1-inch margin around all sides of the rectangle. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over the ham. Carefully lift up the short edge of the meat square with the parchment paper, and gently nudge and roll up the meat. Seal the edges and ends well. Place the meat roll into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • While the roll is cooking, mix together ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and soy sauce, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove the roll from the oven, and spread the ketchup mixture over the roll. Return to the oven for 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 135.7 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1064.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

ROLLED ITALIAN MEATLOAF



Rolled Italian Meatloaf image

Not much harder to make than plain meatloaf, this dressed-up version is nice enough for company.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
3/4 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 egg
1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce
1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded 6 cheese Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix ground beef, sausage, egg, 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce, the bread crumbs and pepper.
  • On foil, pat mixture to12x8-inch rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with cheese; gently press into meat. Top with spinach. Starting at short end, roll up tightly, using foil to start roll and tucking in spinach leaves; seal ends. Place seam side down in ungreased 12x8-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish.
  • Bake 1 hour. Spread remaining pizza sauce over top. Bake 15 minutes longer or until thermometer inserted in meatloaf reads 160°F. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SICILIAN MEAT ROLL - LIGHT MEATLOAF



Sicilian Meat Roll - Light Meatloaf image

This is a lightened version of a meatloaf called a Sicilian Meat Roll. It is topped with cheese instead of sauce, but is very well seasoned. My family loves this version but I misplaced my recipe so we haven't had it for awhile. Thought I better post it on here for safe keeping!

Provided by ColCadsMom

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1 slice light bread
1 lb ground sirloin
4 slices lean ham
1 1/2 cups lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg substitute, ketchup, Italian seasoning, garlic, seasoned salt, and parsley, mixing well.
  • Process bread into crumbs; add to mixture.
  • Crumble sirloin over mixture; combine completely.
  • On a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil, press meat into a rectangle.
  • Evenly place ham over meat to within 1 inch of edge.
  • Sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella over ham.
  • Roll jellyroll style, removing foil as you roll.
  • Seal all edges completely.
  • Bake, uncovered, seam side down at 350°F for 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella.
  • Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.5, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 50.8, Sodium 114.4, Carbohydrate 1.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15.8

SICILIAN STICK TO YOUR RIBS MEAL: MEATLOAF BRASCIOLE (ROLL UPS), PASTA, BROCCOLINI AND RICOTTA



Sicilian Stick to Your Ribs Meal: Meatloaf Brasciole (Roll Ups), Pasta, Broccolini and Ricotta image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 pounds ground beef, pork and veal mix from the butcher's counter (meatloaf mix)
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 small white onion, grated
2 tablespoons golden or dark raisins, chopped
3 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped
3 tablespoons grated cheese, Parmigiano or Romano
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup arugula leaves or baby spinach
6 slices prosciutto di Parma
6 slices deli sliced provolone
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 pound cavatappi (corkscrew shaped hollow pasta) or rigatoni
1 pound broccolini, trimmed into florets
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
12 grape or small vine tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Put water on to boil for your pasta.
  • Mix meat and next 10 ingredients as if you were making meatloaf. Flatten meat out on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet into a thin layer: 1/2-inch thick, 12 inches long by 6 to 8 inches wide. Cover meat with arugula or spinach, prosciutto and cheese then roll the meat, using the waxed paper to help roll up into a large log, working across the 6 to 8-inch side, resulting in a 12-inch long log. Drizzle the log with extra-virgin olive oil to coat lightly.
  • Roast meatroll 20 minutes. Cut into 1-inch slices, 3 pieces per portion, and serve. Make pasta while meat is in the oven.
  • Salt water and cook off pasta, about 7 to 8 minutes to al dente, with a bite to it. Drain and return pasta to hot pot.
  • While pasta cooks, place broccolini in 1-inch of water in a sauce pot and bring up to a boil. Add salt to the water and add the trimmed broccolini. Cover and cook 5 minutes, drain and reserve.
  • To hot, cooked pasta add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, butter, ricotta, lemon zest, thyme, broccolini and season with salt and pepper. Toss pasta to coat it in the cheese and butter. Season it with salt, to your taste. Portion pasta onto dinner plates alongside meat roll slices and top pasta with tomatoes and freshly ground pepper.

SICILIAN MEAT ROLL



Sicilian Meat Roll image

A wonderful twist on your basic meat loaf! Don't be afraid of the rolling part - IT'S EASY!

Provided by Kimber

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs, beaten
½ cup tomato juice
¾ cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (6 ounce) package thinly sliced ham
1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs and tomato juice. Stir in the bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic and ground beef. Mix thoroughly. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • On a piece of foil or waxed paper, pat and shape meat into a 10x8 inch rectangle. Arrange ham slices on top of meat, leaving a small margin around edges. Tear up the cheese slices, reserving 1 slice whole, and sprinkle over the ham.
  • Starting from the short end, carefully roll up meat, using the foil or waxed paper to lift. Seal the edges and ends of the meat. Place roll, seam side down, in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 75 minutes. Cut the reserved slice of cheese into 4 triangles. Overlap the triangles on top of loaf. Bake for another 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 670.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SICILIAN MEAT ROLL, OUR WAY



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Seasoned meatloaf stuffed with ham and cheese. This is based on a recipe from Better Homes and Gardens All-Time Favorite Recipes. Our version uses Canadian bacon instead of the ham, and changes a few other things around to suit our taste.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Meat

Time 1h27m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup saltine crumbs
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
2 lbs ground beef
6 ounces thinly sliced Canadian bacon
8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine egg, crumbs, herbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add beef and mix well.
  • Place mixture on a large piece of foil or waxed paper and pat into a 10"x8" rectangle.
  • Arrange Canadian bacon slices over beef mixture, leaving a small margin at edges.
  • Set aside 2 slices of cheese.
  • Tear remaining cheese into smaller pieces and sprinkle over Canadian bacon.
  • Starting from short end, roll up meat, using the foil to lift it.
  • Press edges and ends to seal.
  • Place in a 13"x9" baking pan, seam side down.
  • Bake until cooked through, about 1 1/4 hours.
  • Cut remaining cheese slices in half.
  • Place cheese on top of meat.
  • Return to oven until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 134.3, Sodium 672.7, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 33.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture, as this will make it tough.
  • Be sure to press the meatloaf mixture firmly into the pan so that it holds together well.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes to help it brown and then reduce the temperature to finish cooking.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or salad.

Conclusion:

Sicilian Meat Roll (Light Meatloaf) is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be served with a variety of sides. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef, and it is also a good option for those who are looking for a healthier meatloaf recipe. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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