Microwave Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Serve this classic comfort food with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Servings:
6 servings
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
41 mins
Ingredients
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1 8-ounce canpizza saucesee savings

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1/2 cupshredded zucchinisee savings

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1/4 cuprolled oatssee savings

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1/4 cupfinely chopped onionsee savings

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3 tablespoonssnipped fresh parsleysee savings

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1 teaspoonbottled minced garlicsee savings

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1 teaspoondried thyme, crushedsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonground black peppersee savings

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1 poundlean ground beefsee savings

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1/2 pounduncooked ground turkey breastsee savings

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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