Lisa's Italian mini-loafs

[LisaS]

Seeing Nat's meat loaf reminded me that I'd never posted this one here. It has grains so not TNT-A compliant - so I put it over here in Healthy.
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talian mini-meatloaves
Makes 6 servings
riff on a recipe found here at ChefMD

1.25 lbs ground sirloin (I use 90/10 or 93/7)
0.75 lbs Hot Italian Turkey Sausage
1 egg
3/4 C marinara (divided)
2 sl LC bread (I use Orowheat Light) pulsed into fresh crumbs
1/2 med onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
dry oregano
dry basil
red pepper flakes
squishy basil - about 1/2 inch squirt.
oil for saute

0. Preheat to 375F.
1. Saute the onion and pepper until soft, add garlic. When all are soft, add about 1/2 t. oregano, 1/2 t. basil, squishy basil & red pepper flakes to taste You need to guess how much spice you need depending on your marinara choice, your sausage choice & your preferences. Let the spices cook just a little and then set all aside to cool.

2. Combine the meats.
3. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
4. Add 1/4C of the marinara.
5. Add the bread crumbs & the reserved vegetables
6. Mix all thoroughly.

7. Form into 6 small loaves on a foil-lined sheet pan.
8. Use the remaining 1/2C marinara to top each loaf.
9. Bake until done - about 45 mins in my oven. You might have to take out halfway to drain away fat & such.

Per serving (rounded figures, using my marinara brand, bread brand, etc)
314 kcal
31 g Pro
7.21 g CHO
1.91 g Fiber
(5.30 ECC)
17g Fat

Comment: Makes an excellent lunch, alone or with a salad or vegetable. Can be sprinkled with parmesan at that time as well.