Description
A hearty meatloaf and cheddar shells casserole that combines ground beef, pasta, and cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked medium pasta shells
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Press the meat mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven, drain excess fat.
- Layer cooked pasta shells over the meatloaf.
- Pour milk over the pasta, then sprinkle cheddar and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for another 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- Substitute pasta with gluten-free shells if needed.
- Add sautéed onions or garlic for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: meatloaf, cheddar shells, casserole, easy dinner, comfort food