Meatloaf Spaghetti

Directions

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   If using already made leftover meatloaf, just add the chopped meatloaf to the marinara sauce and pasta.
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   But this meatloaf recipe is the best for this dish!
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   For the meatloaf:
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   Preheat oven to 350F.
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   Throw the minced garlic, onion and carrots in a skillet with the butter and oil.
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   Saute for 5 minutes, then cover and saute 5 minutes more.
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   Add the spices.
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   Set aside to cool a minute.
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   In a large bowl, mix together the meats, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 cup ketchup.
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    Add the cooked vegetables from the skillet and mix into the meat mixture.
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    Press mixture into a loaf pan and cover the top with the remaining half cup of ketchup.
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    Bake in the 350 degree oven for 1 hour.
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    Then remove, pour out some of the fat, and transfer the loaf to a cutting board.
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    Heat the water for the pasta and cook pasta until al dente.
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    Heat the jarred marinara sauce in a large saucepan on medium low heat.
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    Chop the meatloaf into medium pieces and add to the marinara sauce.
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    Drain the pasta and add to the sauce.
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    Taste and adjust sauce with more red pepper flakes if you like it spicier!