Pesto & Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf

Servings 6 servings 1 lean, 1 1/3 greens, 1 condiment, & 1 healthy fat

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground turkey
• 2 eggs
• 1 t. basil dried
• 1 t. oregano dried
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. garlic powder
• 1 t. Italian seasoning
• 8 oz. mozzarella cut into 1-inch strips
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 1 c. sugar free spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl combine turkey, egg, basil, oregano, salt, and garlic powder.
3. Combine mixture with a spoon, and then by hand, until it is well incorporated.
4. Spread mixture on a large piece of parchment paper about 1inch thick.
5. Place strips of mozzarella along the edge of the meat mixture, leaving 1 inch on all sides uncovered by the mozzarella.
6. Spread pesto over mozzarella evenly.
7. Use parchment to roll the meat into a loaf. Transfer into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Very carefully, flip your meatloaf onto the baking dish, using the wax/parchment paper to help you release it from the pan.
8. Reshape the sides of the meatloaf and make sure all mozzarella is covered by the meat mixture.
9. Bake, uncovered, for 50-55 minutes in your preheated oven. During the last 10-15 minutes, pour spaghetti sauce on top of the meatloaf and continue baking, uncovered.