Italian Turkey Meatloaves Recipe

Name: Italian Turkey Meatloaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sliced button mushrooms; 2 cups finely chopped onion; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 (7-oz.) container refrigerated basil pesto; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 (8-oz.) cans tomato sauce; 2 (20-oz.) packages lean ground turkey

Servings: persons

1 pound sliced button mushrooms
2 cups finely chopped onion
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 (7-oz.) container refrigerated basil pesto
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (8-oz.) cans tomato sauce
2 (20-oz.) packages lean ground turkey

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Process mushrooms in a food processor until finely ground. Stir together onion, next 5 ingredients, and mushrooms in a large bowl. Combine tomato paste, salt, pepper, and 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce; stir into mushroom mixture.
2
Add turkey to mushroom mixture, and combine, using hands, until well blended. Line 2 (9- x 5-inch) loaf pans with heavy-duty aluminum foil; coat lightly with cooking spray. Divide turkey mixture between prepared pans. Place pans on a foil-lined baking sheet.
3
Bake at 400u00b0 for 30 minutes. Spread remaining 8-oz. can tomato sauce over meatloaves. Bake 30 more minutes or until a thermometer inserted in center of meatloaf registers 165u00b0.
4
Let meatloaves stand 10 minutes. Slice and serve 1 loaf. Cool second loaf completely; cover and chill for later use.

426

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sliced button mushrooms, 2 cups finely chopped onion, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Italian Turkey Meatloaves 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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Italian Turkey Meatloaves

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Variations & substitutions

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