Cheddar Meatloaf Shells Casserole
A seasoned beef loaf baked with pasta shells, tomato sauce, and melted cheddar in one dish.
Equipment
- Baking dish 9 by 13 inches
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
- Instant read thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 90 percent lean
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cup cooked small pasta shells cooked 2 minutes short
- 1 can tomato sauce 8 ounce can
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cooking
- Mix. Heat the oven to 350 F and mix the beef, crumbs, egg, onion, and seasonings.
- Bake. Shape a loaf in a 9 by 13 inch dish and bake 30 minutes.
- Boil. Cook the shells 2 minutes short and drain.
- Add. Surround the loaf with shells, add the sauce, and top with cheddar.
- Finish. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until the loaf reaches 160 F.
Notes
Substitutions: Use ground turkey cooked to 165 F or swap in mozzarella.
Tips: Do not overmix the beef.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition is calculated for 6 servings.