This is definitely one of those comfort foods you don’t want to miss! I have made the most delicious, juicy, and flavorful Italian turkey meatloaf. It is made with marinara sauce instead of ketchup to add flavor! Also, we used oats in this recipe so it’s gluten-free. This turkey meatloaf is topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and basil. Now that’s Italian! I would make my Italian grandmother proud with this recipe! I hope this Italian meatloaf becomes one of your favorites.
How To Make Italian Turkey Meatloaf
This Italian turkey meatloaf is packed with flavor and easy to make! First, blend the rolled oats in a blender. After that, lightly spray a pan with olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions. When the onions are almost done cooking, crush the garlic into the pan. Also, add a pinch of salt and a pinch of the Italian herbs to the pan. Make sure to cook the onions until they are translucent.
Next, combine the blended rolled oats, Italian herbs, and salt in a large bowl. Then, add ¼ CUP of the marinara sauce to the bowl. After that, add the egg, Worcestershire sauce, sauteed onions, and ground turkey breast to the bowl. Thoroughly combine all of the ingredients.
On a sheet pan with parchment paper, form a 2-3 inch high meatloaf. Then, add the rest of the marinara sauce on top of the meatloaf. After that, bake the turkey meatloaf and enjoy! We love topping ours with fresh basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes & Tips For Turkey Meatloaf With Oats
Is Turkey Meatloaf Gluten-Free?
Yes! Our turkey meatloaf recipe is gluten-free! We used gluten-free rolled oats and blended them into oat flour to make this delicious meatloaf.
Can You Freeze Turkey Meatloaf?
Yes, turkey meatloaf can be frozen. This Italian meatloaf will last 2-3 months in the freezer. We love storing our leftovers in stasher bags.
How Long Will Italian Turkey Meatloaf Last In The Refrigerator?
This flavorful turkey meatloaf will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Just make sure to store it in an air-tight container.
How To Reheat Turkey Meatloaf?
To reheat this meatloaf, put it in an oven-safe dish and add 2-3 tablespoons of water, chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth. Also, make sure to seal it with a lid or tinfoil. This will help steam the turkey meatloaf and prevent it from drying out. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F and cook the meatloaf for 20-25 minutes.
What Marinara Sauce To Use For Italian Turkey Meatloaf?
This Italian turkey meatloaf is made with marinara sauce instead of ketchup. The marinara sauce adds so much incredible flavor to this recipe and keeps the meatloaf moist. Feel free to use your favorite marinara sauce in this recipe or our homemade marinara sauce. Our marinara sauce is super easy to make and works perfectly in this meatloaf!
What Goes With Turkey Meatloaf?
This turkey meatloaf goes perfectly with our mashed potatoes. You can’t get any more comfort food than that! Also, we love enjoying this meatloaf with our healthy and creamy mac and cheese!
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ITALIAN TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH OATS
Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes45
minutes231
kcalThis is the most delicious, juicy, and flavorful Italian turkey meatloaf. It is made with marinara sauce instead of ketchup to add flavor! Also, we used oats in this recipe so it’s gluten-free.
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Ingredients
1/2 CUP rolled oats, blended or 1/2 CUP oat flour
1 white onion (about 1/2 cup chopped onions)
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed (1 TSP)
1 ½ TSP Italian herbs
1/2 TSP salt
3/4 CUP your favorite marinara sauce
1 egg
1 TSP Worcestershire sauce
1 lb ground turkey breast
Directions
- Blend the rolled oats in a blender to make oat flour.
- Dice the onion. Then, lightly spray a pan with olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions. When the onions are almost done cooking, crush the 1-2 cloves of garlic into the pan. Also, add a pinch of salt and a pinch of Italian herbs to the pan with the onions. The rest will go in the meatloaf. Cook the onions until they are translucent.
- In a large bowl combine the blended rolled oats, Italian herbs, and salt. Mix the ingredients.
- Add 1/4 CUP of the marinara sauce to the bowl. The rest will go on top of the meatloaf. After that, add the egg, Worcestershire sauce, sauteed onions, and ground turkey breast to the bowl. Make sure to thoroughly combine all of the ingredients.
- On a sheet pan with parchment paper, form a 2-3 inch high meatloaf. Add the rest of the marinara sauce on top of the meatloaf. Use anywhere from 1/3-1/2 CUP of marinara sauce to cover the entire meatloaf.
- Bake the turkey meatloaf at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Optional: When the meatloaf is done, sprinkle with fresh basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- The WW points are per serving and this recipe makes 4 servings.
- WW Points™: 1 point
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Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories231
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
4.1g
7%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g 0%
- Cholesterol 113mg 38%
- Sodium 570mg 24%
- Total Carbohydrate
16.8g
6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.9g 8%
- Sugars 5.8g
- Protein 32.3g 64%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
