Express
Sheet Pan Cheesy Beef Meatloaf
and pesto vegetables
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
If you’re in search of a meal with minimal clean-up, our Express Sheet Pan meals are perfect for you. These flavorful dishes are quick-cooking and just require one sheet pan. Yes, that’s right, just one. Dinner can be served for you and a loved one in no time, leaving the kitchen close to spot-less. One sheet, little time, lots of flavor.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 1 oz. Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates21g
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Net Carbs16g
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Fat37g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1230mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground turkey, roast until loaves reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Vegetables
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2" slices on an angle.
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" slices.Place zucchini and bell peppers on one half of prepared baking sheet. Toss with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. olive oil. Spread into a single layer on their side. -
2 Add the Meatloaves
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ricotta, panko, Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Form meat mixture into two equally-sized, oval-shaped loaves, about 3" in length and 2" by height.Place meatloaves on empty side of baking sheet. -
3 Start Meatloaves and Vegetables and Add Toppings
Roast in hot oven, 10 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Top meatloaves evenly with marinara, then Italian cheese blend. Sheet will be hot! Use caution. -
4 Finish Vegetables and Meatloaves and Finish Dish
Roast again in hot oven until vegetables are tender and meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 8-10 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Stir pesto into vegetables. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top vegetables with Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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