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.

BudnJill Smith
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I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese was the perfect side dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Bd biplob Biplob
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients. The meatloaf was very tasty and the macaroni and cheese was a nice side dish.


Marely Arroyo
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The meatloaf was cooked perfectly and the macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Arun Roy
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This recipe was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The meatloaf was delicious and the macaroni and cheese was the perfect side dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Audrell Thompson
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy without being too heavy.


omkar Kushwaha
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it. I always get compliments when I bring this dish to a gathering.


Ramkumari Punmagar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meatloaf is moist and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese is creamy and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sha Moinul islam
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This was my first time making meatloaf and it turned out amazing! The macaroni and cheese was also a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Amij Frawes
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatloaf turned out great! The macaroni and cheese was a little too salty for my taste, but that's easily adjustable. Overall, this is a great recipe that I will definitely be making again.


cloudd
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The meatloaf was cooked perfectly and the macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Josue Oliva
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I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese was the perfect side dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Asmita Rokaya
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients. The meatloaf was very tasty and the macaroni and cheese was a nice side dish.


Rossano G.
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My family loved this recipe! The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.