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Italian Sausage Mini Meatloaves with Roasted Peppers and Polenta

Rett Main Course
Kategori Italian
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups prepared polenta
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, half the chopped roasted red peppers, and oregano. Mix until evenly blended.
  • Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a small loaf. Place the loaves on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Spoon marinara sauce over each loaf and scatter the remaining roasted red peppers on top.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
  • While the meatloaves bake, warm the prepared polenta in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Spoon polenta onto plates, top each with a meatloaf, and finish with fresh basil leaves.

merknader

Jarred roasted peppers save time and add consistent sweetness. Freeze the baked and cooled meatloaves in a single layer before transferring to a bag so they reheat evenly without the polenta. Warm leftover polenta with a splash of broth to loosen it back to a creamy texture.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Mixing bowl, Baking sheet, Saucepan