Herb-And-Veggie Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Herb-And-Veggie Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 cup roasted garlic-and-herb pasta sauce, divided; 1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef; 8 ounces 50%-less-fat fresh pork sausage; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1/2 cup uncooked regular oats; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; Vegetable cooking spray; Additional roasted garlic-and-herb pasta sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup roasted garlic-and-herb pasta sauce, divided
1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
8 ounces 50%-less-fat fresh pork sausage
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 cup uncooked regular oats
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Vegetable cooking spray
Additional roasted garlic-and-herb pasta sauce (optional)

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, beef, and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl until blended. Shape mixture into a 10- x 5-inch loaf. Place on a rack coated with cooking spray; place rack in broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 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 155u00b0. Cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let stand 10 minutes. Serve with additional pasta sauce, if desired.
4
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Prego Roasted Garlic-and-Herb Pasta Sauce.
5
Herb-and-Veggie Turkey Loaf: Substitute 2 pounds lean ground turkey for beef and pork. Proceed with recipe as directed.
6
Calories 203 (25% from fat); Fat 6g (sat 5g, mono 1g, poly 6g); Protein 26g; Carb 12g; Fiber 3g; Chol 82mg; Iron 4mg; Sodium 884mg; Calc 83mg.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil, 1 cup shredded carrots, and more.

Yes, Herb-And-Veggie Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Herb-And-Veggie Meatloaf

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Variations & substitutions

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