Pizza Meat Loaf
Source: Ohio State University Cooperative Extension
Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-08-06.
There are microwave and oven directions for this recipe, so that you can make this meal in a way that is quick and convenient for you and your family. Enjoy with a fresh green salad or steamed spinach on the side.
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Serving size
- 1/4 of meat loaf, 1/4 of recipe (199g)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey (85% lean)
- 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, part-skim
- 1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)
- 1/4 cup onion (minced)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Lightly grease 9 inch pie plate with vegetable oil. Pat turkey into pie plate.
- Cover turkey with waxed paper. Cook in microwave on high; rotate plate 1/4 turn after 3 minutes. Cook until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, about 5 more minutes. Drain excess liquid. OR - Place turkey in 350 °F oven; bake until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F, about 30 to 35 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
- Top cooked turkey with vegetables, spaghetti sauce, and cheese.
- Return turkey to either the microwave or oven and heat until cheese is melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Notes
Learn more about: Green Peppers Onions
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