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Microwave Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce

Makes: 6  servings Prep 15 mins Cook 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce, divided
  • 1/2 cup  shredded zucchini
  • 1/3 cup  oats, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup  finely chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons  minced fresh parsley, divided
  • 1 tablespoon  water
  • 1 teaspoon  minced garlic, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon  dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound  lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound  ground turkey breast
  • Mashed potatoes (optional)
  • Cooked green beans (optional)

Directions

1. Place bacon in microwave-proof dish. Cover with paper towel. Microwave on 100 percent power (High) 2 minutes or until just crisp; drain.

2. In large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce, the zucchini, oats, onion, 2 teaspoons of the parsley, the water, 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic, the thyme, salt, and pepper. Add meats and mix. Shape into 7x4x2-inch loaf. Place in microwave-proof pie plate or 2-quart casserole with lid. Microwave, uncovered, on 100 percent power (High) 5 minutes, turning plate once. Combine remaining tomato sauce, remaining parsley, and remaining garlic. Pour evenly over meatloaf. Cover, microwave on 50 percent power (Medium) 25 minutes or until cooked through, turning once. Top with reserved bacon and microwave, covered, 10 minutes more. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 6
  • cal.(kcal)290,
  • Fat, total(g)18,
  • chol.(mg)82,
  • sat. fat(g)7,
  • carb.(g)7,
  • pro.(g)24,
  • sodium(mg)616,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet