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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian-Inspired Turkey Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- 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
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- 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
Check that an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- 6
Let the meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to serve.
- 7
While the meatloaf rests, heat the remaining tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low; serve it with the sliced meatloaf.
- Calories 438.87 kcal High 22%
- Protein 19.29 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 16.33 g 6%
- Total Fat 32.67 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 4.13 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 113.72 mg High 38%
- Sodium 920.45 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 2.14 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 52.49 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.06 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 285.41 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 63.06 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 4.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
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.
- Is Italian-Inspired Turkey Meatloaf healthy?
- Italian-Inspired Turkey Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 438.87 calories and 19.29 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 920.45 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.13 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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