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Italian-Style Meat Loaf

Source of Recipe

Marla


List of Ingredients

Makes 8 servings
1 can (6 ounces) no-salt-added tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine plus 1/2 cup water or 1 cup
water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces lean ground round
12 ounces ground turkey breast
1 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs (2 slices
whole wheat bread)
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute or 2 egg
whites




Recipe

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine tomato paste, wine,
water, garlic, basil, oregano and salt in small
saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer,
uncovered, 15 minutes. Set aside.
Combine beef, turkey, bread crumbs, zucchini, egg
substitute and 1/2 cup reserved tomato mixture in
large bowl. Mix well. Shape into loaf; place into
ungreased 9X5X3-inch loaf pan. Bake 45 minutes.
Discard any drippings. Pour 1/2 cup remaining tomato
mixture over top of loaf. Bake an additional 15
minutes. Place on serving platter. Cool 10 minutes
before slicing. Garnish as desired.