Microwave Meatloaf With Tomato Sauce

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

Ingredients:

• 1  8  ounce can pizza sauce
• 1/2  cup shredded zucchini
• 1/4  cup rolled oats
• 1/4  cup finely chopped onion
• 3   tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 1   teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1   teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/4  teaspoon salt
• 1/4  teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1   pound lean ground beef
• 1/2  pound uncooked ground turkey breast

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*. Makes 6 servings.

 

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


Source: recipe.com