Italian Style Turkey Meatball Meatloaf

meatloaf

This delicious, hearty italian style meatloaf is the perfect, easy meal for any weeknight. Prep time is minimal and it comes out of the oven just asking for you to dig in.

meatloaf
Yields8 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins
 1 pound lean ground turkey
 1/3 cup italian style breadcrumbs
 3 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
 1 large egg
 2 garlic cloves, diced
 2 teaspoon tomato paste
 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/3 cup good quality marinara sauce
 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
 1/4 cup grated parmesan
1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2

In a medium bowl combine turkey, breadcrumbs, pecorino romano cheese, egg, garlic, tomato paste, parsley and salt. Mix to combine.

3

Use a non stick baking sheet, and form the mixture into an oval loaf using your hands, slightly flattened at the top.

4

Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, remove from oven, top with marinara and cheese and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce is hot and the cheese is melted.

5

Slice in 8 equal pieces. Top with additional sauce and parmesan cheese as desired.

Ingredients

 1 pound lean ground turkey
 1/3 cup italian style breadcrumbs
 3 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
 1 large egg
 2 garlic cloves, diced
 2 teaspoon tomato paste
 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/3 cup good quality marinara sauce
 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2

In a medium bowl combine turkey, breadcrumbs, pecorino romano cheese, egg, garlic, tomato paste, parsley and salt. Mix to combine.

3

Use a non stick baking sheet, and form the mixture into an oval loaf using your hands, slightly flattened at the top.

4

Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, remove from oven, top with marinara and cheese and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce is hot and the cheese is melted.

5

Slice in 8 equal pieces. Top with additional sauce and parmesan cheese as desired.

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