ITALIAN MUSHROOM MEAT LOAF

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Healthful oats and flaxseed amp up the nutrition in this tasty meat loaf. -Kylie Werning, Candler, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, crumbled
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the egg, mushrooms, oats, onion, flax and pepper. Crumble turkey and beef over mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly., Shape into a 10x4-in. loaf. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, for 50 minutes; drain. Top with marinara sauce. Bake until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°, 10-15 minutes longer . If desired, top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges