Italian Meatloaf

SmoochTheCook's Note:

I'm so not sure where I got this one, but I made it tonight and wanted to share. Posted by request after asking about freezing it. The suggestion was to prep it and put it in a freezer bag, flatten it out, double bag and then thaw before baking. I added a little bit of oats and some shredded motz. just for kicks and then served it with a gravy dish of marinara, steamed broccoli, and garlic bread. :)

• Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 10 frozen spinach , thawed and well drained
• ½ cup soft breadcrumbs
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 1 egg , beaten
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 lb Italian turkey sausage

Directions:

1. Preparation:
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat olive oil in large skillet and cook onions and garlic until tender. Remove to large bowl. Add thawed and drained spinach, bread crumbs, cheese, egg, basil, and pepper. Mix well. Add turkey and turkey sausage and mix gently. Form into round loaf and place in 2 quart casserole dish.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes (it took about 20 minutes more in my oven), or until internal temperature registers 170 degrees. Let stand, covered, for 15 minutes before slicing. 6-8 servings.