Italian Meatloaf

Chef Michelle Dudash, RD
Makes 6 servings

Ingredient List:
1 egg
1 lb lean ground turkey 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 cup dry oats, quick or old-fashioned
1 small chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or ¼ tsp. each dried oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary)
1 cup jarred marinara sauce, plus extra for serving

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium mixing bowl, add egg, and whisk well. Add the next 8 ingredients to bowl and toss together with wooden spoon.

Pour meatloaf mixture into 8 x 4 inch loaf pan and spread evenly. Pour marinara sauce on top of meatloaf. Put loaf pan on top of cookie sheet to prevent splattering and place both into oven on the middle rack. Bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until juices of meatloaf run clear and loaf is firm (thermometer pushed into the middle of the loaf should read at least 165?F).

When done, remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Cut into slices and serve hot. Garnish with additional warm marinara sauce.

Serve with roasted potatoes and steamed vegetables for a complete meal.