Sicilian Stick to Your Ribs Meal: Meatloaf Brasciole (Roll Ups), Pasta, Broccolini and Ricotta

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Mid-Week Sunday Dinner

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (235)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef, pork and veal mix from the butcher's counter (meatloaf mix)
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 small white onion, grated
2 tablespoons golden or dark raisins, chopped
3 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped
3 tablespoons grated cheese, Parmigiano or Romano
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup arugula leaves or baby spinach
6 slices prosciutto di Parma
6 slices deli sliced provolone
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 pound cavatappi (corkscrew shaped hollow pasta) or rigatoni
1 pound broccolini, trimmed into florets
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
12 grape or small vine tomatoes, halved

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Put water on to boil for your pasta.

Mix meat and next 10 ingredients as if you were making meatloaf. Flatten meat out on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet into a thin layer: 1/2-inch thick, 12 inches long by 6 to 8 inches wide. Cover meat with arugula or spinach, prosciutto and cheese then roll the meat, using the waxed paper to help roll up into a large log, , working across the 6 to 8-inch side, resulting in a 12-inch long log. Drizzle the log with extra-virgin olive oil to coat lightly.

Roast meatroll 20 minutes. Cut into 1-inch slices, 3 pieces per portion, and serve. Make pasta while meat is in the oven.

Salt water and cook off pasta, about 7 to 8 minutes to al dente, with a bite to it. Drain and return pasta to hot pot.

While pasta cooks, place broccolini in 1-inch of water in a sauce pot and bring up to a boil. Add salt to the water and add the trimmed broccolini. Cover and cook 5 minutes, drain and reserve.

To hot, cooked pasta add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, butter, ricotta, lemon zest, thyme, broccolini and season with salt and pepper. Toss pasta to coat it in the cheese and butter. Season it with salt, to your taste. Portion pasta onto dinner plates alongside meat roll slices and top pasta with tomatoes and freshly ground pepper.

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recipe Sicilian Stick to Your Ribs Meal: Meatloaf Brasciole (Roll Ups), Pasta, Broccolini and Ricotta
cynthia salt lake city, UT 02-27-2010
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best "meatloaf" ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can no longer get ground veal at my grocer, so my sons suggested using ground bison instead. It's even better- gives a... different taste. Also, you can leave off the "salad" part inside- we like it better that way. I have found that I can use chopped mushrooms, chopped green pepper, etc. as well. Like all her things- you can change some things to suit- just keep the basic ingrediants in the same proportions. I make this a lot- we all love it. I buy 1 lb packages of each meat, separate, wrap and freeze. We get two meals! Incidently, wrap your meat in freezer wrap- yes that old fashioned white wrap- shiny side in- and it will keep better without getting freezer burn. I have found this works for all meats and cuts except roasts- for some reason I can't get the wrap tight enough. It's cheaper than all those fancy machines that suck all the air out and takes up less room.Read more
recipe Sicilian Stick to Your Ribs Meal: Meatloaf Brasciole (Roll Ups), Pasta, Broccolini and Ricotta
KRISTEN Norfolk, VA 02-13-2010
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Amazing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So good . . . so easy . . . 2 perfect things when you have a toddler underfoot. She ate this up to as did my husband who kept... saying "this is amazing". We cook every night in our house everything from the basics to gourmet! This one cooks up like a basic recipe but tastes like something I would serve at the nicest dinner party! I used arugula instead of spinach bc I had it.Read more
recipe Sicilian Stick to Your Ribs Meal: Meatloaf Brasciole (Roll Ups), Pasta, Broccolini and Ricotta
marty chesapeake, VA 10-11-2009
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Great Meal
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just tried this meatloaf and it was great! I did cook it a little longer than called for and also added a little BBQ sauce... to the top of it about half way thru the cooking time. (For me it was about 45-50 minutes) It is well worth keeping and making again. Thanks!!Read more
recipe Sicilian Stick to Your Ribs Meal: Meatloaf Brasciole (Roll Ups), Pasta, Broccolini and Ricotta
Laura Miami Springs, FL 07-30-2009
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Only meatloaf we ever eat!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My hubby and I are not meatloaf fans, but this is the one dish he's always asking me to make. I've served it for guests, and... they're always impressed. Easy to make and delicious. I use ham and spinach and lean ground beef--tastes just as yummy. Read more
recipe Sicilian Stick to Your Ribs Meal: Meatloaf Brasciole (Roll Ups), Pasta, Broccolini and Ricotta
Jessica Raeford, NC 03-09-2009
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LOVED this!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I took the raisins out because I don't like raisins and used baby spinach because I can't find arugula. My family LOVES this!... I should make it more often. I make the pasta dish by itself sometimes for a quick dinner when my husband isn't home. I don't think I've ever made the pasta dish with the meatloaf before.Read more
recipe Sicilian Stick to Your Ribs Meal: Meatloaf Brasciole (Roll Ups), Pasta, Broccolini and Ricotta
Jennifer Keller, TX 02-17-2009
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LOVED this! One of my absolute favorites!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was definitely not your traditional meatloaf. I love that it has a bit of a gourmet flair. I made the exact recipe the... first time, but am not a big fan of proscuitto, so I now use crispy bacon instead. I also use baby spinach instead of arugula and the kids seem to enjoy it much better. Truly a big hit with my husband as it is very hearty and has alot of his favorite things rolled into one! Thanks Rachael!!Read more