Leftover Meatloaf Pasta Bake

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Leftover Meatloaf Pasta Bake.

1. Step 1

   Start by bringing a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.

2. Step 2

   Once it’s bubbling, toss in the rotini pasta and cook it until it’s tender yet still has a delightful bite—this should take about 8 minutes.

3. Step 3

   After cooking, drain the pasta and set it aside for now.

4. Step 4

   While the pasta is cooking, preheat your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).

5. Step 5

   In a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish, take your leftover meatloaf and mash it up until it’s nice and crumbly.

6. Step 6

   Then, stir in some frozen corn until everything is well mixed.

7. Step 7

   In a separate bowl, combine the tomato sauce with Italian seasoning, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.

8. Step 8

   Give it a good stir until all the flavors meld together beautifully.

9. Step 9

   Now, add the drained rotini pasta to the meatloaf mixture in the casserole dish, and pour the flavorful tomato sauce over the top.

10. Step 10

    Gently stir everything together until it’s evenly combined.

11. Step 11

    To finish it off, sprinkle a generous layer of grated Parmesan cheese, Italian bread crumbs, and shredded Cheddar cheese on top.

12. Step 12

    Pop the casserole into your preheated oven and let it bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until it’s bubbling and the cheese is perfectly melted.

13. Step 13

    When it’s ready, serve it hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this delicious dish!.