Pasta & Meatball Meat Loaf Sandwich.
Prep time.
30 minutes
Cook time.
25 minutes
Total time.
55 minutes
Serves.
6 people
Ingredients.
3 D’Italiano® Original Sausage Buns½ cup dried mini penne pasta1 medium onion, chopped½ cup chopped red or yellow bell pepper3 cloves of garlic, minced1 tbsp. olive oil2 eggs, lightly beaten¾ cup milk1 cup toasted bread crumbs½ tsp. salt2 tsp. Italian seasoning, crushed1.5 lbs ground beef¼ cup grated parmesan cheese1 cup garlic butter1 cup store bought pasta sauce, warmedShaved parmesan cheeseFresh Italian flat-leaf parsleyToasted bread crumbs2 D’Italiano® Original Sausage Buns1 tbsp. melted butterGarlic Butter2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced½ tsp. dried basil3 tbsp. fresh basil.
Instructions.
Preheat oven to 375° degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse and cool completely. Half the sausage rolls lengthwise; set aside.In a large skillet cook onions, bell peppers, and garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender.In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, 2/3 cup of toasted bread crumbs, salt, and Italian seasoning. Using your hands, fold in ground beef, cooked pasta, ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese, and cooked vegetables. Form into six 6x3-inch oblong loaves. Place in a shallow baking dish. Baked, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaves reads 160°F.Spread the split rolls with the garlic butter and bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Top each toasted roll with warm pasta sauce and a mini meat loaf. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese, remaining toasted bread crumbs, and freshly snipped parsley.Toasted Bread CrumbsTear each sausage roll into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Blend until the crumbs are coarse. In an 8-in skillet, toast bread crumbs in melted butter over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove 2/3 cup to add to the meat loaf mix. Use remaining crumbs to top the meat loaves.Garlic butterIn a small skillet cook garlic and dried basil in butter until garlic is tender.