Meatloaf is always a family favorite. This Italian spinach and ground turkey meatloaf is so flavorful the cook won’t need to worry about what to do leftovers. In the rare case that there are any, leftovers will quickly be snatched up for lunches, meatloaf sandwiches, and maybe even in a midnight-forage through the ‘fridge.
Italian Turkey Spinach Meatloaf with Cheese
Yields 10 – 12 generous main-dish servings
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 4 eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2½ pounds ground turkey
- 1 can tomato paste
- ½ cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
- 2 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, grated
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare an oblong 2-quart casserole pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the onions, garlic and carrot in the olive oil until the onions have softened a little; remove from heat.
- Mix together the beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne pepper, and dried rosemary.
- In a large mixing bowl add the egg mixture to the ground turkey meat; combine well.
- Add the remaining ingredients and the contents of the skillet to the meatloaf mixture, kneading well, until all ingredients are thoroughly distributed.
- Form the meat mixture into a firm loaf and place it into the casserole dish.
- Do not pat the mixture down, but leave a ½” – 1” space between the sides of the meatloaf and the casserole dish.
- Place the casserole in the center of the preheated oven, and bake uncovered at 375°F for 1 – 1 ½ hours. (The cooking time will vary according to the thickness of the loaf.)
- Meatloaf will be done when nicely browned and internal temperature reaches 180°F.
- Remove casserole from oven and allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 – 12 minutes before slicing to serve.
Spinach Turkey Meatloaf Serving Suggestions
This healthy meatloaf with an Italian flair is so flavorful that it pairs well with any simple side dish, making meal preparation a breeze. Baked or mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, sweet peas, green beans, corn or a green salad all make delicious and easy accompaniments.
Nutrition Information per Serving
For an entré that is low in calories, low carb, relatively low in saturated fat and high in fiber, this Italian Spinach Turkey Meatloaf is a sure winner.
- Calories – 296
- Total Fat – 15 grams
- Saturated Fat – 5.6 grams
- Polyunsaturated Fat – 2.7 grams
- Monosaturated Fat – 5.2 grams
- Carbohydrate – 13 grams
- Dietary Fiber – 3.2 grams
- Protein – 27 grams
Nutrition data for Spinach Turkey Meatloaf was calculated at Fitday.com based on 12 servings per recipe.
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