Microwave Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce

Serve this classic comfort food with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Microwave Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 41 mins
Related Categories: Dinner, Meatloaf, Turkey Meatloaf
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  8-ounce can
    pizza sauce
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  • 1/2  cup
    shredded zucchini
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  • 1/4  cup
    rolled oats
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  • 1/4  cup
    finely chopped onion
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  • 3  tablespoons
    snipped fresh parsley
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  • 1  teaspoon
    bottled minced garlic
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  • 1  teaspoon
    dried thyme, crushed
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground black pepper
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  • 1  pound
    lean ground beef
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  • 1/2  pound
    uncooked ground turkey breast
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Directions
1.
In large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the pizza sauce, the zucchini, oats, onion, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic, the thyme, salt, and pepper. Add beef and turkey; mix well. Shape meat mixture into a 7x4x2-inch loaf. Place loaf in a greased 9-inch microwave-safe pie plate or greased 2-quart square baking dish.
2.
Cover meatloaf with waxed paper. Microwave on 100% power (high) for 5 minutes, turning plate once*. Tilt dish slightly and spoon off drippings. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining pizza sauce, remaining parsley, and remaining garlic. Pour evenly over meatloaf. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on 50% power (medium) for 21 to 24 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F), turning plate twice*.

*Tip:
There is no need to turn the dish if your microwave has a turntable.

Nutrition information
Calories 243, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, Vitamin C 14%, Calcium 3%, Iron 15% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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