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A grey plate holding a slice of turkey meatloaf topped with tomato sauce and fresh herbs, served alongside bow tie pasta, a side salad, garlic bread, and a glass of red wine

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Italian Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Recipe by Chloe

This Italian turkey meatloaf recipe is cheesy, juicy, and packed with cozy Italian flavors. Made with ground turkey, turkey sausage, marinara sauce, parmesan, and melty mozzarella, this easy comfort food dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.

  • Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound turkey sausage
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 2 slices sandwich bread, torn into pieces
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a sheet pan or baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Place torn bread pieces in a large bowl and pour milk over the top.
  5. Add turkey sausage, ground turkey, cooked vegetables, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, eggs, salt, and pepper.
  6. Mix gently until combined.
  7. Shape mixture into a loaf and place on the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 50 minutes.
  9. Spread marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  10. Bake another 10 minutes until cheese melts.
  11. Broil briefly if desired for golden cheese.
  12. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the meat mixture.
  • Turkey sausage helps keep the meatloaf juicy.
  • Fresh parmesan gives the best flavor.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing.
  • Serve with pasta or garlic bread for a cozy meal.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Find it online: https://meatandmelt.com/italian-turkey-meatloaf-recipe/