Italian Style Meatloaf

When paired with some pasta, this slight modification to the standard "loaf" makes for a nice meal. And yes, when it comes to meatloaf...a change is sometimes very good.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces lean ground turkey
• 8  ounces  lean ground sausage
• 1⁄3 cup old fashioned oats
• 2  egg whites
• 1⁄4 cup  Italian style breadcrumbs
• 4  garlic cloves (minced)
• 1  medium onion (minced)
• 2  cups  marinara sauce
• 4  ounces angel hair pasta
• 1  lb broccoli floret

Directions

1. Begin by pre-heating your oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine the meat, eggwhites, oats, bread crumbs, garlic and onions.
3. Once mixed well, place into a loaf pan and cover with 1 cup of marinara.
4. Place into the oven and cook for 50-55 minutes.
5. When there's about 15 minutes left for the meatloaf cook, place broccoli in a medium saucepan and add about 1/2 cup of water.
6. Place over a burner set on medium to high heat and bring water to a boil.
7. Once the water begins to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let steam for about 10 minutes. (Or until it has reached your desired tenderness).
8. At the same time that you are steaming the broccoli, add about 2 cups of water to a medium pot.
9. Bring the water to boil and add the pasta. Cook until it has reached your desired tenderness.
10. When the meatloaf is cooked, let it stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting.
11. Place an equal amount of meatloaf, pasta and broccoli on 4 separate plates.
12. Top each portion of pasta with 1/4 cup marinara sauce.
13. TIME TO ENJOY!