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Quick Italian Meatloaf

April 2, 2025

Quick Italian Meatloaf

How to Make Quick Italian Meatloaf

We’re giving this classic comfort dish a diabetes-friendly twist by swapping some ingredients for those that lower the fat and increase the fiber and other nutrients.


10 min prep time


1 hr cook time


6servings


1 (2-inch thick) slice

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Coat a large loaf pan generously with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup and balsamic vinegar. 

  3. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and half of the ketchup-balsamic mixture. Set aside the other half. Mix the turkey meatloaf ingredients well.  

  4. Spread the mixture evenly into the loaf pan. Top with the remaining ketchup-balsamic mixture. 

  5. Bake for 60 minutes or until it reaches 165 degrees F when checked with a thermometer.

Kid Friendly
Italian
Comfort Food
American
Easy Pantry Recipes
Main Dish
Dinner
Quick & Easy
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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 (2-inch thick) slice


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    210

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    8g

    10%

    • Saturated Fat
      2g

      10%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    45mg

    15%

  • Sodium
    360mg

    16%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    15g

    5%

    • Dietary Fiber
      1g

      4%
    • Total Sugars
      6g
    • Added Sugars
      4g

      8%

  • Protein
    24g

  • Potassium
    344mg
    7%

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1 whole

ketchup
1/2 cup

balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp

lean ground turkey
1 1/4 lbs

onion(s) (finely diced)
1/2 med

garlic (minced)
2 clove

dried oregano
1 tsp

black pepper
1/4 tsp

Parmesan cheese (grated, optional)
1/4 cup

egg substitute
1/4 cup

oatmeal
1/2 cup