Best Italian Mini Loaves Recipes

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ITALIAN MINI MEAT LOAVES WITH MAC AND THREE CHEESES



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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.

ITALIAN MINI MEAT LOAVES



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Flavorful mini meat loaves with an Italian flair--moist and full of tomato and cheese goodness from fresh Classico Four Cheese sauce. Smothered in mozzarella cheese, these little meat loaves are sure to please!

Provided by Classico

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Classico® Pasta Sauce

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
8 ounces bulk mild Italian sausage
½ cup diced white onion
1 (24 ounce) jar Classico® Fresh Four Cheese Sauce, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
⅓ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously oil the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix together the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large bowl. Add onion, half of the jar of four-cheese red sauce, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until well blended.
  • Divide mixture into 4 oval mini loaves; place in prepared baking dish. Pour the remaining red sauce over tops of meat loaves.
  • Spray the underside of a large piece of foil with nonstick cooking spray; cover dish tightly.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle loaves with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Bake uncovered until cheese is melted and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 172.1 mg, Fat 42.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 43.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 1862.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

MINI ITALIAN MEAT LOAVES



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This was one of the first recipes I tried as a new wife many years ago. These single-serving loaves have been a super hit ever since. I like to serve them with pasta or mashed potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
1 cup milk
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup Italian tomato sauce
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six loaves. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Spoon tomato sauce over loaves. , Bake 15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 776mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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Guests will reach for seconds once they sample a slice from one of these fragrant little loaves. "You can also make breadsticks with this dough," suggests Debra Hartze of Zeeland, North Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3 loaves (4 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 to 2-1/4 cups bread flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large egg
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, sugar, yeast, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and parsley. In a saucepan, heat milk, water and 1 tablespoon butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough; beat until smooth. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds; shape into loaves. Place in three greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes. , Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons chopped onion
8 ounces 90% lean ground beef
2 tablespoons unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1 small garlic clove, pressed
1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup refrigerated marinara sauce, divided
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray Small Bar Pan with nonstick cooking spray. Chop onion using Food Chopper. In Stainless (2-qt.) Mixing Bowl, combine onion, ground beef, bread crumbs, garlic pressed with Garlic Press, seasoning mix, salt and black pepper. Add 1/4 cup of the marinara sauce; mix lightly but thoroughly. 2. Shape meat mixture into two small loaves and place on pan; top with remaining marinara sauce. Bake 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink in centers and Digital Pocket Thermometer registers 160°F. 3. Sprinkle loaves with cheese; bake 1 minutes or just until cheese begins to melt. Remove from oven to serving plates. Yield: 2 servings of Nutrients per serving: Calories 310, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 28 g, Sodium 750 mg, Fiber 1 g U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1/2 starch, 4 low-fat meat, 1 fat (1/2 carb) Cook's Tips: Italian seasoning can be substituted for the Italian Seasoning Mix, if desired. Italian cheese blend is a mixture of up to six different cheese. These include mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, Romano, fontina and/or Asiago. Italian cheese blend is a quick way to add flavor to pizzas, sandwiches and pasta dishes.

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