ITALIAN MEATLOAF W/FRESH BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

This is such a favorite meatloaf, tender, juicy, filled with fresh ingredients and topped with marinara and cheese.

Ingredients (Serves: 6)

1 cup water, boiling

½cup sun-dried tomatoes, pack without oil

½cup ketchup

1 cup bread crumbs, seasoned

¾cup onion, finely chopped

¾cup basil, fresh, chopped

½cup provolone cheese, diced or shredded 2 large egg whites

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 pound ground turkey (1 ½ lb.)

1 cup marinara sauce

4 slices provolone cheese, cut into strips

Combine boiling water and tomatoes in a bowl. Let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and finely chop. Combine ketchup, breadcrumbs, and the next 6 ingredients (breadcrumbs through turkey) in a large bowl. Add tomatoes to meat mixture and shape into two oval loaves. Place on frying pan. Bake on low rack at 375ºF for 35 minutes. You may need to cover with foil toward the end of baking to prevent tops from browning too much. Remove to serving dish. Top with marinara and strips of provolone.

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Fagor America 670040380 user manual Italian Meatloaf W/FRESH Basil and SUN-DRIED Tomatoes