Easy Italian Mini Meatloaf

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

20 min

Total Time:

30 min

Servings:

Easy Italian Mini Meatloaf is a great way to include some of the best Italian flavors to your meal. Similar to a meatball, this meatloaf recipe pairs well with a variety of traditional Italian dishes. This Italian meatloaf is an easy twist on a classic that will soon become a favorite.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Classic Meatloaf
1 ½ cups (6 oz) shredded, reduced-fat Italian cheese blend, divided
2 tsp dried Italian seasoning, divided
1/2 package (8 oz) rotini pasta
1 package (16 oz) frozen Italian vegetable blend
2 to 3 tsp olive oil or margarine
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 can (14.5 oz) Italian seasoned diced tomatoes

How to make it

1

Heat oven to 350°F.
2

To Classic Meatloaf indredients, add 1 cup cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; mix lightly but thoroughly.
3

Press approximately 1/3 cup meatloaf mixture into each of 12 medium muffin cups.
4

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until centers are no longer pink.
5

While meatloaves bake, prepare pasta according to package directions, adding vegetables during last 6 minutes of cooking.
6

Drain well; toss with olive oil, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
7

Spoon tomatoes into microwave-safe bowl; microwave covered on HIGH until heated through.
8

Remove meatloaves from muffin pans; top with tomatoes and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
9

Serve with pasta.