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italian turkey meatloaf

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Recipe by
Carol Huggard
@NUTSFORFOOD
Plantation, FL

My husband doesn't know that it's not beef. He loves it and I've had many compliments from friends.

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yield 12 servings
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For italian turkey meatloaf

  • 1/2 c
    carrot, shredded
  • 1 c
    finely chopped onion
  • 1 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 c
    quick cooking oats
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced fresh garlic
  • 1 lg
    egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 jar
    refrigerated basil pesto
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 8 oz
    canned tomato sauce
  • 20 oz
    lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup

How To Make italian turkey meatloaf

  • 1
    Process carrots in a food processor until finely ground. Stir together next 5 ingredients with carrots in a large bowl. Combine salt, pepper and tomato sauce into carrot mixture.
  • 2
    Add turkey to carrot mixture, combining with hands until well blended. Line loaf pan with heavy duty foil; coat lightly with cooking spray. Place turkey into pan and form into a loaf.
  • 3
    Bake at 400 for 30 minutes and spread ketchup over meatloaf. Bake an additional 30 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of mealoaf registers 165 degrees.
  • 4
    Let meatloaf stand 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
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