Meatloaf Baked Ziti Spaghetti Rachael Ray
Whenever i cook meatloaf recipe #230929 i always have leftovers. Even though i love meatloaf sandwiches i thought this was a great idea for something different. I saw rachael ray cook it and just had to write down the recipe. It's extremely economical & goes a loooong way, tasty too!!
Steps
Preheat the oven to 180c.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
Once the water comes to a boil , add a generous handful of salt.
Cook the pasta just short of al dente.
Drain and return to the pot.
Preheat a medium skillet over medium heat.
Add oil , onions , garlic and red pepper flakes.
Cook , stirring frequently , for about 5 minutes.
Add the beef stock and both cans of crushed tomatoes , and bring to a bubble.
Chop or crumble up leftover meatloaf and add to the sauce.
Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add half of the tomato meatloaf sauce to the cooked pasta.
Add the ricotta and half of the parmigiano , and toss to coat.
Add half of the cubed mozzarella cheese , give everything a stir and then transfer it to an oven-safe baking dish.
Top with the remaining tomato meatloaf sauce , cubed mozzarella and the parmigiano.
Transfer to the oven and bake until the top is nice and brown , about 10-15 minutes.
Ingredients
ziti pasta, salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, beef stock, crushed tomatoes, meatloaf, ricotta cheese, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh mozzarella ball