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Sheet Pan Italian Beef Meatloaves

Sheet Pan Italian Beef Meatloaves

with Balsamic Zucchini Medley, Herbed Ricotta & Pesto Garlic Bread
4.5(382)111 ReviewsRead 111 customer reviews
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 16, 2026
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Calories
: 
1060 kcal
Protein
: 
35g protein
Total
: 
40 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Soy

We’re always in search of ways to serve the illustrious meatloaf. Here we take inspiration from Italy, and form ground pork and Italian herbs into mini loaves and slather them in balsamic glaze-infused ketchup. Roasted zucchini and carrots are served on herby clouds of ricotta, and drizzled with more balsamic glaze. The deliciously seasoned loaves are tucked in along with crusty garlic bread. Aren’t you glad we kept up our search?

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 unit

Zucchini

9 ounce

Carrots

1 unit

Ketchup

5 teaspoon

Balsamic Glaze

10 ounce

Ground Beef

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit

Chicken Stock Concentrate

1 tablespoon

Italian Seasoning

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

2 ounce

Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

4 ounce

Ricotta Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Ciabatta Bread

(Contains: Soy, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

1 tablespoon

Cooking Oil

2 teaspoon

Olive Oil

1 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

per serving
Calories1060 kcal
Fat70 g
Saturated Fat23 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Sugar24 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein35 g
Cholesterol150 mg
Sodium1690 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Baking Sheet
•Aluminum Foil
•Peeler
•Large Bowl
•Small Bowl

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) to room temperature. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil. • Wash and dry produce. • Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; slice crosswise into ½-inch-thick half-moons. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces (halve any larger carrots lengthwise first).

Form Loaves & Make Glaze
2

• In a large bowl, gently combine pork, panko, stock concentrate, half the garlic powder, ¾ tsp Italian Seasoning (1 tsp for 4 servings), salt (we used ¾ tsp; 1½ tsp for 4 servings), and pepper. (You’ll use the rest of the garlic powder and more Italian Seasoning later.) • Form mixture into two 1-inch-tall loaves (four loaves for 4) and place on one side of prepared baking sheet. (For 4, arrange meatloaves across entire sheet.) • Wash and dry bowl used for meatloaf mixture. In same bowl, combine ketchup and half the balsamic glaze (save the rest of the balsamic glaze for serving).

Swap in beef for pork.

Roast Meatloves & Veggies
3

• Brush meatloaves with half the ketchup mixture (you’ll use the rest later). • Toss zucchini and carrots on empty side of baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, ¾ tsp Italian Seasoning (1 tsp for 4 servings), a big pinch of salt, and pepper. (For 4, toss zucchini and carrots on a second baking sheet.) • Roast on top rack for 20 minutes (you’ll finish cooking the meatloaves and veggies in the next step). (For 4, roast meatloaves on middle rack and veggies on top rack.)

Mix Ricotta & Finish Loaves
4

• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ricotta, ¾ tsp Italian Seasoning (1 tsp for 4 servings), and a large drizzle of olive oil. (Be sure to measure the Italian Seasoning—we sent more!) Season with salt and pepper. • Once meatloaves have roasted 20 minutes, remove sheet from oven. Carefully brush meatloaves with remaining ketchup mixture. Return to top rack until meatloaves are cooked through, glaze is tacky, and veggies are browned and tender, 4-5 minutes more. TIP: If veggies are done before meatloaves, remove from sheet and continue roasting meatloaves.

Make Pesto Garlic Bread
5

• Halve ciabatta crosswise and toast. • In a small bowl, combine softened butter, pesto, remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth. • Spread cut sides of ciabatta with pesto garlic butter; halve on a diagonal.

Serve
6

• Spread ricotta on one side of each plate; pile veggies over top and drizzle with as much remaining balsamic glaze as you like. Divide meatloaves between plates and serve with pesto garlic bread on the side.

Ground Beef is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Sep 2026
  • Flavor: The balsamic glaze and ketchup topping on the meatloaves are a crowd-pleaser, and the herbed ricotta with roasted veggies adds a surprisingly elegant touch 🎉
  • Ease of prep: The sheet-pan format keeps things straightforward, and the foil lining makes cleanup a breeze.
  • Suggestions: If the meatloaf tastes mild, consider doubling the Italian seasoning; one reviewer also added an egg and water-soaked bread to keep the loaves extra moist and tender.
  • Pairings: Several customers felt mashed potatoes would make a heartier side than the ricotta — worth trying if you prefer a more classic comfort-food plate.
  • Ricotta: Opinions are split — many loved the herbed ricotta under the veggies as a creative twist; others skipped it and preferred the vegetables simply roasted.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

C
Claire D.Cooked for 2 people
|Aug 24, 2023

This meal was awesome! The meatloaf was so easy to do and absolutely delicious. It also looked so good plated with the sides that I was asked what restaurant I had ordered my food from! I proudly said I made it myself, and offered a taste. My meatloaf-loving family was impressed that I had made something so delicious with such a great texture. The ricotta base for the veggies was one of my favorite parts of the meal, and the pesto toast was a nice change up to garlic bread. Definitely wanna do this meal again!

A
Ashley O.Cooked for 2 people
|Jul 13, 2025

Outstanding! The balsamic drizzled over the veggies & the ricotta was the perfect addition! The meatloaves are always great!

M
Meghann G.Cooked for 2 people
|Apr 1, 2025

You didn't give me the balsamic glaze, so I had to wing that, but it came out nicely. I like these better with beef instead of pork. Added a bell pepper.

M
Melonie A.Cooked for 2 people
|Jul 22, 2025

Definitely needs more ricotta- not quite enough to balance the veggies, but this meal is delicious and super easy to make.

T
Teresa A.Cooked for 2 people
|Jul 15, 2024

Love the mini meatloaf idea. I come from a time and place where there were huge meatloaves. The glaze was very tasty.

J
Jessica K.Cooked for 2 people
|Sep 21, 2024

I liked the mix of vegetables and ricotta and the creativity of this dish. It is nice to have side dishes besides green beans and broccoli.

C
Cheryl A.Cooked for 2 people
|Jul 25, 2025

The cheese puddle for the veggies was a bit weird but tasted ok. LOVED the foil recommendation, clean up was a breeze!

J
Jeanette R.Cooked for 2 people
|Oct 2, 2024

This recipe felt complex but was easy. Loved all the protein.

J
Jennifer H.Cooked for 2 people
|Aug 28, 2024

I really liked this recipe, something different, and all the items came together perfectly!

R
Richard Z.Cooked for 2 people
|Aug 26, 2025

Zucchini just got a little soggy. Probably our least favorite veggie but the meatloaf was good and would maybe just swap veggies next time

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