Italian Mini Meat Loaves with Mac and Three Cheeses

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1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin

1 large egg, beaten

2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls

1/4 cup grated Parmigiano, plus 1/2 cup

1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

3 tablespoons tomato paste

Salt and pepper

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound corkscrew shaped pasta with lines (cavatappi) or small shell pasta

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar

1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese

1 teaspoon coarse black pepper

1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

2 to 3 tablespoons chopped rosemary leaves

1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley