Tarantino Gourmet Sausage

Italian Turkey Meatloaf

Servings

Ingredients

1 large egg
1/2 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes with Italian herbsundrained
1/2cup finely chopped onion
1/3cup minced fresh parsley
1/2cup oats
1/3cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
4 Tarantino’s* mild Italian sausagesremoved from casings
1/2pound ground turkey
1/3cup prepared spaghetti sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, beat the egg. Stir in tomatoes, onion, parsley, oats, Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste.
Mix in Italian sausage and ground turkey by hand just until blended.
Form into a large meatloaf on a baking sheet (such as a jelly-roll pan), patting to remove any air spaces.
Bake for 1 hour. Top with spaghetti sauce and continue baking for 15-30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.

Recipe Notes

Serving Suggestion: Pasta with a little shaved Romano cheese on top, steamed broccoli and baked butternut squash are good accompaniments. *Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product. From Saving Dinner, by Leanne Ely (© 2003, Ballantine Books)