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Day 2 Bake

OvenGastro-PubCasserole

Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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About

Everyone has their own ideas about what to do with leftover mashed potatoes, but what about another leftover? What about the humble meatloaf? Well, the Day 2 Bake knows how to dazzle even with yesterday's dinner! The tender, savory leftovers serve as meatballs for a rich, herbaceous tomato sauce and pasta perfectly shaped to capture all the flavors! On top is a fresh, crunchy coating of breadcrumbs and melted cheese. Spaghetti and meatballs may not taste quite as exciting once you know that the Day 2 Bake can make meatloaf into something even more special!

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 4 slices leftover meatloaf, or to taste
  • 1 cup corn, frozen
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • Italian seasoning, to taste
  • dried basil, to taste
  • dried oregano, to taste
  • onion powder, to taste
  • garlic powder, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • parsley, optional, to taste, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Step 3 -Add the rotini pasta to the water and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Step 4 -Drain the pasta.

Step 5 -In a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish, break the meatloaf into pieces.

Step 6 -Add the corn to the meatloaf and mix to combine.

Step 7 -In a small bowl, add the tomato sauce, the Italian seasoning, the basil, the oregano, the onion powder, the garlic powder, the salt, the pepper, and the sugar and stir well.

Step 8 -Add the cooked pasta and the tomato sauce mixture to the meatloaf mixture.

Step 9 -Top the meatloaf mixture with the parmesan cheese, the breadcrumbs, and the cheddar cheese.

Step 10 -Bake the meatloaf mixture until the breadcrumbs are golden-brown, about 30 minutes.

Step 11 -Serve garnished with the parsley.

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