Description
Tender mini pork meatloaves baked to golden perfection, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan, and served over spaghetti marinara. A quick, cheesy, and comforting Italian-inspired dinner ready in just over 30 minutes.
Ingredients
10 oz ground pork
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp Tuscan-style Italian spice blend
14 oz marinara sauce
6 oz dried spaghetti
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp cooking oil
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and bring a pot of salted water to boil.
2. In a bowl, combine panko, mozzarella, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. In another bowl, mix pork, half of the breadcrumb mix, spice blend, water, salt, and pepper.
4. Shape into two loaves and place on a baking sheet.
5. Top each loaf with marinara and the remaining breadcrumb-cheese mixture.
6. Bake for 22–28 minutes until golden and cooked through.
7. Cook spaghetti, reserve pasta water, then drain.
8. Simmer marinara, spice, sugar, and pasta water in the same pot.
9. Add spaghetti, butter, and half the Parmesan. Stir to coat.
10. Serve pasta with meatloaf on top and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
Notes
Use beef or a pork-beef blend for variation.
Gluten-free breadcrumbs and pasta can be used for dietary needs.
For added vegetables, stir spinach or mushrooms into the sauce.
Top with fresh herbs like basil for brightness.
Broil meatloaf at the end for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 1070
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 1580
- Fat: 52
- Saturated Fat: 19
- Carbohydrates: 98
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 48
- Cholesterol: 145