Herb-And-Veggie Turkey Loaf |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 47 Minutes |
Ready In: 67 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is comfort food at its best. A great weeknight meal, just add mashed potatoes and a salad and your set. It can be prepared the night before and refrigerated. Enjoy. Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
1 cup shredded carrot |
1 cup roasted garlic and herb pasta sauce (divided use) |
2 lbs lean ground turkey |
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained |
1/2 cup uncooked oats |
2 teaspoons italian seasoning |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
vegetable oil cooking spray |
additional roasted garlic and herb pasta sauce (optional) |
Directions:
1. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, 3 minutes. Add carrots and saute 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender; cool slightly.
2. Combine onion mixture, 1/2 cup pasta sauce, turkey, spinach, oats, seasonings and egg in a large bowl until blended. Shape into a 10-inch-by-5-inch loaf. Place on a rack coated with cooking spray. Place rack in broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Spread remaining 1/2 cup pasta sauce over loaf and bake 10 to 15 more minutes or until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 155 degrees.
4. Cover loosely with aluminum foil,and let stand 10 minutes. Serve with additional pasta sauce, if desired.
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