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!
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
675 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously oil the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Divide mixture into 4 oval mini loaves; place in prepared baking dish. Pour the remaining red sauce over tops of meat loaves.
Step 4
Spray the underside of a large piece of foil with nonstick cooking spray; cover dish tightly.
Step 5
Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle loaves with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Step 6
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.
Ingredients
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
8 ounces bulk mild Italian sausage
½ cup diced white onion
1 (24 ounce) jar Classico® Fresh Four Cheese Sauce, divided
