Mini Stuffed Meatloaf

2 pounds ground beef

½ cup bread crumbs

¼ cup onion, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 cup (2 oz.) thin noodles, cooked and drained

1 cup (4 oz.) Mozzarella cheese, shredded

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 16-ounce jar spaghetti sauce

Combine meat, crumbs, onion and seasonings; mix lightly. Divide meat mixture into 6 portions. On wax paper, shape each portion into 6–inch patty. Combine noodles, mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and parsley; toss lightly. Put noodle mixture in center of each patty. Shape meat mixture around noodle mixture, sealing edges. Place seam-side down in baking dish. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Drain. Reduce to 350°. Pour sauce over meat, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Yield: 6 mini meatloaves.

Recipe provided by Shelly Ruybalid