Meatloaf Pizzaiola With Parmesan Corn And Zucchini Food

ZUCCHINI-OAT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, oats, dill, eggs, garlic, onion, zucchini, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf, about 9-by-5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
• Stir together the brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

ZUCCHINI WITH GREEN PEPPERCORNS, LEMON AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and green peppercorns.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Roll zucchini slices into a coil and place on serving plate.
• Pour dressing over zucchini.
• Drop parmesan shavings or gratings over plate.
• Serve immediately.
• Note: To make zucchini ribbons, cut a thin slice off the zucchini and discard the slice.
• Place the zucchini, cut side down, and using a carrot peeler, press down hard and cut a slice.

MEATLOAF PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; line jelly roll pan with foil; coat with cooking spray.
• In bowl, mix beef, eggs, 1/2 cup pizza sauce, onion, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and parsley.
• Place mixture on pan; shape into 8x4 inch loaf.
• Bake until meat thermometer inserted into center registers 160 degrees F, about 55 minutes.
• Spread remaining pizza sauce over meatloaf; sprinkle with mozzarella.
• Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• If desired, serve with pasta and garnish with parsley sprigs.

SLOW-COOKED PIZZAIOLA MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, peppers and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine eggs, bread crumbs, cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and reserved cooked vegetables. Add turkey and meat loaf mix; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a loaf; transfer to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads at least 160°, 4-5 hours. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter. If desired, serve with pizza sauce and Parmesan.

ZUCCHINI MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl, mix all the meatloaf ingredients until well blended, then press this mixture into an ungreased 9 1/2 inch deep dish glass pie plate.
• Bake for 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix all the topping ingredients well.
• After the 35 minutes remove meatloaf from the oven, and pour topping on the meatloaf, spreading evenly.
• Return the meatloaf to oven, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked in center, and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.