Turkey Meatloaf Italiano

I make a number of recipes that feature ground turkey so I jumped at the chance to stock my freezer when I was able to purchase 40 pounds for a really low price.  Asian Sloppy Joes, Turkey and Vegetable Meatloaf, Keto Turkey Meatballs, and Hearty Italian Wedding Soup were already in my recipe rotation, and now I can add this Turkey Meatloaf Italiano to the mix.  Here's how it's made.

This recipe is very easy to make - just place all the meatloaf ingredients in a bowl and mix them together thoroughly.

I like to line a quarter sheet pan (9x13x1) with foil for easy clean up.  Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape, place it on the pan, and pop it into a preheated oven for about 50 minutes.

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and top with 1/2 cup of marinara (try my super easy and super delicious recipe here).

Top the marinara with 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Now don't scoff - dried parsley is highly underrated.  

Sprinkle some of that dried parsley over the cheese (I like to crush it in the palm of my hand before sprinkling).

Bake into the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.  Rest for 10 minutes before serving.  Enjoy!

Items used to make this recipe:

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• quarter sheet pan https://amzn.to/34nuzet

• quarter sheet pan silpat liner https://amzn.to/2ARIoCl

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KETO TURKEY MEATLOAF ITALIANO

makes 8 servings

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

Meatloaf:

• 1/2 cup marinara sauce (try my quick recipe)

• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (use the good stuff!)

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

• 2 pounds ground turkey

Topping:

• 1/2 cup marinara sauce

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, crushed in the palm of your hand

Directions

1. preheat oven to 375F and line sheet pan with parchment or silpat.

2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the first 7 meatloaf ingredients; add ground turkey and mix until well combined.

3. Pat mixture into a meatloaf on lined sheet pan; bake for 50 minutes.

4. Remove from oven and top with marinara, cheese, and crushed parsley flakes; return to oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes to melt cheese.

5. Remove from oven and rest 10 minutes before serving.

Chili Lime Shrimp

I love the simplicity of this shrimp recipe. It's packed full of chili, garlic, and lime flavor... and it takes just a few minutes to prepare on the stovetop, which makes it great for busy weeknights or hot summer days.

This recipe comes together really fast so start by getting all your herbs and spices ready.  Clockwise from the top:  black pepper, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, garlic powder, chili powder, and kosher salt.

You'll also need some minced garlic and fresh lime juice.

Start by heating some vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the garlic and saute for 30-60 seconds.

Add the herbs and spices; continue sauteeing for a minute.

Mmm - wish you could smell my kitchen!

Add the shrimp and stir frequently until almost fully cooked.

Just before the shrimp is done, add lime juice and finish cooking. 

If you squeeze your limes with a citrus squeezer (and I highly recommend you do), be sure to put the cut lime in the squeezer cut-side-down.  It seems counter-intuitive, but that's how they work best.  You'll be amazed how much more juice you'll get than if you used a reamer or squeezed it by hand.

Serve over rice or cauliflower rice.  Enjoy!

Items used to make this recipe:

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• large skillet (this is the one I used)

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Chili Lime Shrimp

makes 2 pounds

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined

• 3 cloves of garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• juice of 2 limes

Directions

1. In a very large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter and olive oil together.

2. Add garlic and stir for 30-60 seconds until fragrant; immediately add the spices and stir for 1 minute.

3. Add the shrimp and stir frequently until almost fully cooked; add lime juice and continue stirring until the shrimp are done.