Italian Style Meatloaf

6 servings

• 1 teaspoon fennel, crushed
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pound Ground Skinless Turkey Breast
• 6 to 8 ounces turkey italian sausages
• 1 14 oz. can stewed tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 whole egg
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons dried Italian seasoning

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well. Place in a loaf pan. Bake at 350° for at least 1 1/2 hours. (drain if necessary).

Serve with catsup or an italian tomato sauce


Soft Bread Crumbs: To retain the light texture; take 2 to 4 day old bread and pull it apart with a fork using a gingerly motion. Do not crush bread with the hand that is holding it. To measure it, pile lightly into a cup; do not pack them down. OR Preheat oven to 250° then turn it off; put several slices bread in oven and heat several minutes; turn over; heat several minutes; use food processor to make crumbs.

Bon appetit!