Turkey Meatloaf Italiano

from ButterYum

makes 8 servings

Ingredients

Meatloaf:

  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce (try my quick recipe)

  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (use the good stuff!)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

  • 2 pounds ground turkey

Topping:

  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce

  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, crushed in the palm of your hand

Directions

  1. preheat oven to 375F and line sheet pan with parchment or silpat.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the first 7 meatloaf ingredients; add ground turkey and mix until well combined.

  3. Pat mixture into a meatloaf on lined sheet pan; bake for 50 minutes.

  4. Remove from oven and top with marinara, cheese, and crushed parsley flakes; return to oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes to melt cheese.

  5. Remove from oven and rest 10 minutes before serving.