The Recipe Cache: October 2010

A delicious yet healthy version of meatloaf made with ground turkey. Could also be made with lean ground beef. Serves 8.

2 1/2 pounds (40 oz.) ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 large eggs *
1-2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup applesauce (unsweetened) **
1 tsp. salt
1 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese ***
2 cups spaghetti sauce

Mix all ingredients EXCEPT the spaghetti sauce together. Clean hands work best for this. Press into a greased 9" x 13" pan/dish. (You can form this into several loaves, but I find that it is quicker and easier to just place into dish and cut like a cake to serve.) Pour sauce over top. Place in a 350 degree oven for 60 minutes.

*To lower the fat in this recipe you can substitute 4 large eggs for the 2 whole eggs.
**When I am out of applesauce I have substituted ketchup, baby food, or cooked and pureed vegetables.
***May be eliminated if trying to keep this dairy-free.

Original recipe here.

Turkey Loaf