Italian Turkey Meatloaf
Instructions:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
- 5 Tarantino’s* Italian sausage links (or 1 pound), removed from casings
- 1/2 pound ground turkey
- 1/3 cup prepared spaghetti sauce
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg. Stir in tomatoes, onion, parsley, oats, Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in Italian sausage and ground turkey by hand just until blended.
- Form into a large meatloaf on a baking sheet (such as a jelly-roll pan), patting to remove any air spaces.
- Bake for 1 hour. Top with spaghetti sauce and continue baking for 15-30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 5 servings.
- Serving Suggestion: Pasta with a little shaved Romano cheese on top, steamed broccoli and baked butternut squash are good accompaniments.