Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey breast ( regular ground turkey may be substituted if fat is not a concern)
1 slice pumpernickel bread ( other dark bread may be substituted)
1 eggs or 2 egg whites
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onions, minced
4 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced
1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, divided
1 teaspoon oregano
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Directions:
In food processor work bowl fitted with steel knife, mince garlic and onion, add parsley and bread, process again until finely minced and mixed well.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg or egg whites, add turkey breast, contents of work bowl, salt, pepper, 1/4 cup tomato sauce and 1 TBLS parmesan cheese.
Mix well.
Shape into loaf.
Spray baking pan with PAM, put loaf in pan, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Easier to slice if loaf is made early in the day or rests over night.
Preheat over to 350 degrees.
Bake 30 minutes.
Pour remainder of tomato sauce over top of loaf, sprinkle with oregano and remaining 2 TBLS parmesan cheese.
Bake another 30 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Servings: 4-5
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 80 min.