Italian Meatloaf Patties

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 5

Italian Meatloaf Patties recipe for a hearty dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

559

Sugar

Fat

31g

Italian Meatloaf Patties are a delicious and easy way to switch up your weekday dinner routine. Made with ground beef, egg, and seasoned bread crumbs, these patties are baked in the oven and served alongside a buttery noodle mixture. They are hearty, flavorful, and can be whipped up in under an hour.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, eggs, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, and onion flakes until well combined.
3.	Shape mixture into 16 patties.
4.	Place patties on a wire rack in a broiler pan.
5.	Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until done.
6.	Meanwhile, cook egg noodles according to package directions.
7.	Drain, then mix in remaining spaghetti sauce, butter, and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese.
8.	Serve meat patties with noodle mixture on the side.

PROS

These Italian Meatloaf Patties are a flavorful twist on classic meatloaf.

They are easy to make and a great way to use up any leftover spaghetti sauce.

Plus, they can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and easy dinner.

CONS

This recipe calls for seasoned bread crumbs, which can be high in sodium.

Make sure to check the label and use unsalted bread crumbs if you are watching your sodium intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ground beef is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc.
Plus, the egg noodles in this recipe provide complex carbohydrates for energy.
However, these patties are high in calories, fat, and sodium, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	2 lbs ground beef
	1 cup seasoned bread crumbs , dry
	1 cup spaghetti sauce , divided
	2 eggs
	4 tablespoons parmesan cheese , divided
	2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
	1 package egg noodles ( wide )
	2 tablespoons butter