Little Sicilian Meatloaves

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Satisfy Your Cravings with Little Sicilian Meatloaves
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 egg
1 jar garlic and onion pasta sauce ( 1 3/4 cups )
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces ground beef
2 ounces mozzarella cheese
4 slices prosciutto ( thin slices ) or 4 slices ham , about 2 oz ( thin slices )
1 package refrigerated fresh fettuccine or ( 9 ounce ) package spinach fettuccine
finely shredded parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
505
Sugar
8g
Fat
21g
Little Sicilian Meatloaves are individual servings of meatloaf that are stuffed with mozzarella cheese and wrapped with prosciutto. The dish is then served over fettuccine pasta and topped with a flavorful garlic and onion pasta sauce. This main dish is inspired by the cuisine of Sicily and combines the flavors of Italy with an American classic. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal but is also impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. The delicate blend of flavors and textures will leave you wanting more.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2.In a large bowl, whisk the egg, 1/2 cup pasta sauce, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
3.Add ground beef and mix well.
4.Divide beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into an oval; place ovals on a baking sheet.
5.Flatten the top of each oval slightly and spoon 2 tablespoons of pasta sauce over each meatloaf.
6.Cut cheese into 4 thin slices; place a slice on top of each meatloaf.
7.Wrap 1 prosciutto slice around the middle of each meatloaf.
8.Bake for 30 minutes or until meat is cooked through. Remove meatloaves from oven; allow to rest for 5 minutes.
9.While meatloaves are resting, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
10.Serve meatloaves over pasta with remaining pasta sauce and shredded Parmesan cheese.

PROS

Little Sicilian Meatloaves are a quick and easy main dish for a busy weeknight.

The combination of ground beef, pasta sauce, cheese and prosciutto creates a delicious and satisfying flavor.

It’s a great way to get your daily dose of protein.

CONS

The meatloaves are high in sodium due to the pasta sauce and prosciutto.

The dish is not suitable for people following a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The beef provides protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissue in the body.
Prosciutto is high in protein and low in fat, which makes it a better choice than some other meats.
Tomatoes, which are a main ingredient in pasta sauce, contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the body from cell damage.

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