Italian Meatloaf With Turkey Sausage
This flavor-filled Italian meatloaf blends ground turkey and Italian turkey sausage with fresh basil and a richly flavored balsamic-tomato glaze for a delicious twist on classic meatloaf.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage
- 1 lb ground turkey (see notes)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chiffonade of fresh basil (or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the glaze:
- 2/3 cup tomato purée
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Remove the turkey sausage from its casings and place it in a mixing bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, break it up into small bits as best you can.
- Add the ground turkey to the sausage along with the breadcrumbs, garlic, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add to the meat mixture and combine thoroughly.
- Turn the meatloaf mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Press gently to firm and distribute evenly, mounding the mixture slightly in the center. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
- Combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Remove the meatloaf from the oven, and brush the glaze evenly over the top.
- Return the meatloaf to the oven and continue baking until the meatloaf is firm to the touch and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, about 20 minutes longer.
- Set aside to cool for 5 minutes before removing the meatloaf from the pan and slicing it.
Notes
ABOUT THE GROUND TURKEY: We recommend plain ground turkey, 85% lean / 15% fat, for this meatloaf. Blends with a lower fat content could produce a dry meatloaf.
Nutrition
Calories: 208 | Total Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 941mg | Carbohydrates: 10g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Protein: 25g