italian turkey meatloaf

Name: Italian Turkey Meatloaf
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) carrot, shredded; 1 cup(s) finely chopped onion; 1 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup(s) quick cooking oats; 1 tablespoon(s) minced fresh garlic; 1 large egg lightly beaten; 1/2 jar(s) refrigerated basil pesto; 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 8 ounce(s) canned tomato sauce; 20 ounce(s) lean ground turkey; 1/2 cup(s) ketchup

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Carol Huggard

Plantation, FL

Updated on Dec 8, 2015

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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prep time 25 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 12 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup quick cooking oats
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 large egg lightly beaten
1/2 jar refrigerated basil pesto
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces canned tomato sauce
20 ounces lean ground turkey
1/2 cup ketchup

How To Make italian turkey meatloaf

Step 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.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4

Let meatloaf stand 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
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