How to Make Leftover Meatloaf Turned Italian - A Step-by-Step Guide

Got leftover meatloaf sitting in your fridge and not sure what to do with it? Try turning it into a delicious Italian-inspired dish that will have your family asking for seconds. This recipe for Leftover Meatloaf Turned Italian is a great way to breathe new life into your leftovers and create a completely new meal that is both satisfying and flavorful.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
  • 6 slices leftover beef meatloaf, or to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (such as Polly-O)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  • While rigatoni is cooking, coarsely chop meatloaf. Mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Drain rigatoni and return to the pot. Add meatloaf, ricotta cheese mixture, remaining Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, and 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well and spread in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top; continue baking until melted, about 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    589 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 849mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 474mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 651mg