Ziti with Leftover Meatloaf in Tomato Sauce
Experience the comforting flavors of hearty meatloaf in a delightful pasta dish with this Ziti with Leftover Meatloaf in Tomato Sauce recipe. Perfectly seasoned ziti pasta is tossed in a rich tomato meatloaf sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, then baked to golden perfection. A scrumptious way to enjoy a classic favorite reinvented!
Ingredients
| 1 | lb ziti pasta |
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| salt & freshly ground black pepper | |
| 2 | tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | small onion, finely chopped |
| 3 | garlic cloves, chopped |
| 1 | teaspoon red pepper flakes |
| 1 | cup beef stock (eyeball it) |
| 1 | (14 ounce) can chunky-style crushed tomatoes |
| 1 | (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
| 4 | 4 inches thick slices of leftover meatloaf (or equivalent) |
| 1 | cup ricotta cheese |
| 1 | cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided |
| 1 | fresh mozzarella ball, cut into small cubes, divided |
Instructions
Instructions | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 180°C. |
| 2. | Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add a generous handful of salt. Cook the pasta just short of al dente. Drain and return to the pot. |
| 3. | Preheat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add extra virgin olive oil, chopped onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. |
| 4. | Stir in the beef stock and both cans of crushed tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a bubble. Chop or crumble up the leftover meatloaf and add it to the sauce. |
| 5. | Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. |
| 6. | Add half of the tomato meatloaf sauce to the cooked pasta, along with ricotta cheese and half of the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Toss to coat, then add half of the cubed mozzarella cheese. Stir well and transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish. |
| 7. | Top the pasta with the remaining tomato meatloaf sauce, cubed mozzarella, and the rest of the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Place in the oven and bake until the top is nicely browned, about 10-15 minutes. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 765.4 kcal |
| Protein | 32.7 g |
| Fat | 22.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 109 g |
| Fiber | 8.2 g |
| Sugar | 13.9 g |
Published on Aug 10, 2024 by Luminița