Herb-And-Veggie Turkey Loaf

Name: Herb-And-Veggie Turkey Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 7 min
Total time: 1 h 27 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 cup shredded carrot; 1 cup roasted garlic and herb pasta sauce (divided use); 2 lbs lean ground turkey; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1/2 cup uncooked oats; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; vegetable oil cooking spray; additional roasted garlic and herb pasta sauce (optional)

Submitted by Dancer

"This is comfort food at its best. A great weeknight meal, just add mashed potatoes and a salad and your set. It can be prepared the night before and refrigerated. Enjoy."

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Ready In:: 1hr 27mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup roasted garlic and herb pasta sauce (divided use)
2 lbs lean ground turkey
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
¹⁄₂ cup uncooked oats
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
vegetable oil cooking spray
additional roasted garlic and herb pasta sauce (optional)

directions

Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, 3 minutes. Add carrots and saute 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender; cool slightly.
Combine onion mixture, 1/2 cup pasta sauce, turkey, spinach, oats, seasonings and egg in a large bowl until blended. Shape into a 10-inch-by-5-inch loaf. Place on a rack coated with cooking spray. Place rack in broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Spread remaining 1/2 cup pasta sauce over loaf and bake 10 to 15 more minutes or until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 155 degrees.
Cover loosely with aluminum foil,and let stand 10 minutes. Serve with additional pasta sauce, if desired.