Florentine Turkey Meatloaf
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 1⁄4 lbs ground turkey
- 1 cup prego traditional Italian sauce
- 1⁄2 cup italian-seasoned dry breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 eggs, beaten or 1 egg and 2 egg white
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 3⁄4 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
directions
- Heat the oven to 350°F Spray an 8-inch loaf pan with the cooking spray.
- Thoroughly mix the turkey, 1/4 cup sauce, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, Parmesan cheese and fennel seed in a large bowl.
- Press half the turkey mixture into the pan. Press a 1-inch indentation down the center of the turkey mixture.
- Stir the spinach and mozzarella cheese in a medium bowl. Spoon the spinach mixture into the indentation, mounding in the center. Press the remaining turkey mixture over the filling, pressing the edges to seal.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Spoon the remaining sauce over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked through. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!