Italian Style Turkey Meatloaf

Italian Style Turkey Meatloaf
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    706

Experience the comforting embrace of Italy with this lightened-up take on classic meatloaf. Lean ground turkey is infused with aromatic Italian herbs and spices, cloaked in a rich tomato sauce. It's a guilt-free indulgence that brings rustic charm to your table.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    8 g
  • Cholesterol
    87 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    651 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine the ground turkey, egg, Italian seasoned bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared baking dish. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Then, spoon about half of the tomato sauce evenly over the meatloaf. Continue baking until the meatloaf is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, approximately 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). (55 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View While the meatloaf is resting, warm the remaining tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Serve the sliced meatloaf with the warmed tomato sauce. (5 minutes)

For extra flavor, consider adding finely diced vegetables like onions, bell peppers, or zucchini to the meatloaf mixture.
To keep the meatloaf moist, you can place a pan of water on the lower rack of the oven during baking.
Serve this Italian Turkey Meatloaf with a side of roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 235 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Catherine Cartwright

    This recipe is a game-changer! My family loved it, and it's so much healthier than traditional meatloaf.

  • Myra Stark

    Easy to follow instructions and the meatloaf came out perfectly moist. Highly recommend!

  • Beverly Macgyver

    I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. So simple and flavorful.

  • Major Swift

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this meatloaf. It's a new family favorite!

  • Angela Lang

    The Italian seasoning really makes this meatloaf special. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Patsy Doyle

    I was skeptical about using ground turkey, but this meatloaf was delicious and not dry at all.

  • Chad Ryan

    I added some finely chopped vegetables, and it was even better. Thanks for the great recipe!

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