Leftovers of this moist and flavorful meat loaf make great sandwiches.

Makes 8 Servings.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 26-ounce jar purchased tomato pasta sauce (such as spicy red pepper or tomato-basil)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup coarsely grated zucchini (about 2 medium)
  • 2/3cup cooked white rice
  • 1/2cup low-fat large-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2teaspoon pepper

    DIRECTIONS

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil 9×5x31/4-inch glass loaf dish. Place ground turkey in large bowl. Add 1 cup pasta sauce and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pack mixture into prepared dish; spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce over top.


    Bake until meat loaf is firm to touch and has pulled away from sides of dish, and a thermometer inserted into center registers 160°F, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

    Heat remaining tomato sauce in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cut meat loaf into thick slices. Serve with sauce.