Italian Turkey Meatloaf with Parmesan Rosemary Smashed Potatoes
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Italian Turkey Meatloaf with Parmesan Rosemary Smashed Potatoes
Description
The Italian Turkey Meatloaf features ground turkey blended with marinara sauce, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, parsley, and Italian seasoning, forming a flavorful loaf. The meatloaf is glazed with additional marinara sauce during baking at 350°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and rests before slicing. Parmesan cheese can be added on top near the end of baking if desired.
The Parmesan Rosemary Smashed Potatoes are made by boiling fingerling or baby potatoes in salted water until tender, then gently smashing them and seasoning with olive oil, kosher salt, fresh chopped rosemary, freshly ground pepper, and Parmesan cheese. These are roasted to develop a lightly crisp exterior with a tender interior, accented by the aromatic rosemary and nutty Parmesan.
This meal balances lean protein with herbaceous and cheesy potatoes, fitting nicely into a family dinner. The note recommends boiling and preparing the potatoes while the meatloaf bakes and increasing oven temperature near the end to accommodate the potatoes immediately afterward. The combination can be plated together for a flavorful, satisfying entrée and side.
Ingredients
Italian Turkey Meatloaf
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1 cup marinara sauce divided
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs use gluten-free if needed
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1/2 yellow onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Parmesan Rosemary Smashed Potatoes
- 12 fingerling potatoes scrubbed clean, or baby potatoes
- olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 2 teaspoons rosemary chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl whisk together 1/2 cup of marinara sauce along with the remaining ingredients. Using your hands lightly work the ground turkey into the marinara mixture until incorporated.
- Dump the meatloaf mixture onto the baking sheet and form into a loaf, approximately 8x4 inches. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over the top of the meatloaf and place it on the middle rack of the oven to bake.
- Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Top the meatloaf with more shredded parmesan cheese approximately 10 minutes before it is finished baking if desired. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before cutting it.
Parmesan Rosemary Smashed Potatoes
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and fill it with just enough water to cover the potatoes. Salt the water then bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling reduce the heat and simmer the potatoes for about 15-18 minutes or until they are fork tender.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once the potatoes are cooked drain them then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use a potato masher or the bottom of a measuring cup to smash them until they are about 1/2 and inch thick. Drizzle the tops of the smashed potatoes with a little olive oil, kosher salt, pepper and chopped rosemary.
- Place them on the middle rack of the oven to bake for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top of each potato then place back in the oven to bake for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with more salt if desired and serve hot with the meatloaf.
Notes
- Boil potatoes while meatloaf bakes to streamline meal prep.
- Raise oven temperature near the end of meatloaf baking to allow immediate roasting of potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1025mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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