Express
Sheet Pan Ricotta Beef Meatloaf
with 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. Basil Pesto
- 1 oz. Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
- 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. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" slices.Place zucchini and bell peppers on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. olive oil. Push to one half of sheet and 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 the Vegetables and Meatloaves
Roast in hot oven, 10 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Top meatloaves evenly with marinara, then Italian cheese blend. Meatloaves 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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