3-4tablespoonsfresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish
Equipment
1 9x5 loaf pan
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x5 loaf pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, and dried spices. Add the pressed or minced garlic, grated onion, salt and pepper. Add in the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix the meat with your hands (you can spray your hands with cooking spray), but do NOT over-mix. The secret to good meatloaf is to not over-mix it, but to keep air in the mixture.
Place the meat in the loaf pan, pressing down, and form a slightly rounded top.
Next, spread the marinara pasta sauce over the meat. Add the shredded cheese on top, with finely chopped fresh parsley.
Place a cookie sheet under the loaf pan, in case it spills over. There will be lots of juices and drippings on the sheet around the meatloaf.
Bake for 55 minutes. Check the meat. The best way to know when a meatloaf is done is by checking its internal temperature; as soon as it hits 155°F, you can pull it from the oven.
How to serve the meatloaf: Slice and serve. Optional to cut the meatloaf into thick squares, add some of the sauce, a sprinkle of more Italian or Parmesan cheese (either one), and return to the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts.