Low Fat Italian Meatloaf

Delight your taste buds with this Low Fat Italian Meatloaf, a healthy twist on the classic comfort food dish. Made with lean ground turkey, whole wheat breadcrumbs, and just the right blend of Italian seasonings like oregano, basil, and fresh parsley, this recipe is packed with bold flavor while keeping things light. A topping of crushed tomatoes and a sprinkling of melty, part-skim mozzarella adds a delicious finishing touch without piling on the calories. Quick to prepare and ready in just over an hour, this low-fat meatloaf is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a satisfying and wholesome meal your whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 0.5 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large egg whites
• 0.25 cup low-fat milk
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup crushed tomatoes (no salt added)
• 0.25 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
• 1 dash olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a loaf pan lightly with olive oil spray and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg whites, and low-fat milk. Mix until just combined.

Step 3

Add the parsley, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper to the mix. Use your hands or a large spoon to thoroughly incorporate all ingredients.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing gently to shape it into an even loaf.

Step 5

Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 6

Place the loaf pan on the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes.

Step 7

After 40 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 8

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Slice and serve warm with your favorite side dishes like steamed vegetables or a light salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(824.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1100.5

Total Fat 49.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 363.8mg	0%
Sodium 2667.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 9.7g
Protein 123.0g	0%

Vitamin D 25.2IU	0%
Calcium 672.6mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 1694.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 42.5%

Carbs: 19.1%