Turkey Meat Loaf with Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Turkey Meat Loaf with Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey; 1 26-ounce jar purchased tomato pasta sauce (such as spicy red pepper or tomato-basil); 3 large eggs; 1 cup coarsely grated zucchini (about 2 medium); 2/3 cup cooked white rice; 1/2 cup low-fat large-curd cottage cheese; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Lightly oil 9x5x31/4-inch glass loaf dish.
3
Place ground turkey in large bowl.
4
Add 1 cup pasta sauce and remaining ingredients.
5
Mix well.
6
Pack mixture into prepared dish; spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce over top.
7
Bake until meat loaf is firm to touch and has pulled away from sides of dish, and a thermometer inserted into center registers 160F, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
8
Let stand 5 minutes.
9
Heat remaining tomato sauce in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
10
Cut meat loaf into thick slices.
11
Serve with sauce.

487

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground turkey, 1 26-ounce jar purchased tomato pasta sauce (such as spicy red pepper or tomato-basil), 3 large eggs, 1 cup coarsely grated zucchini (about 2 medium), and more.

Yes, Turkey Meat Loaf with Tomato Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Meat Loaf with Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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