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Italian-Inspired Turkey Meatloaf

Italian-Inspired Turkey Meatloaf delivers a tender, juicy slice infused with herbs, garlic, and seasoned crumbs, all finished with a vibrant tomato sauce. It balances cozy comfort with bright, familiar flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual weekend gathering. Serve it with a simple salad or roasted vegetables for a satisfying plate.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook50 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Italian-Inspired Turkey Meatloaf
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Combine the turkey, egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl; form into a loaf and place it in the prepared baking dish.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

  4. 4

    Spoon about half of the tomato sauce over the loaf and continue baking until the meatloaf is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes more.

  5. 5

    Check that an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

  6. 6

    Let the meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

  7. 7

    While the meatloaf rests, heat the remaining tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low; serve it with the sliced meatloaf.

About This Recipe

Italian Inspired Turkey Meatloaf is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Eggs, and Ground Turkey Sausage. Each serving provides about 438.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Italian-Inspired Turkey Meatloaf?
It is an Italian meatloaf recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Italian-Inspired Turkey Meatloaf made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Ground Turkey Sausage, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 9 is above.
What goes well with Italian-Inspired Turkey Meatloaf?
Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Italian-Inspired Turkey Meatloaf?
About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 438.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Italian-Inspired Turkey Meatloaf easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.

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