Ingredients

  • SAUCE
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 leek, washed and chopped (white part and some green)
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 6 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tbls fresh, minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt, to taste
  • MEATLOAF
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup raw zucchini, chopped (or shredded-no need to peel)
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Coat 4 x 8-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leek, onion, and garlic. Saute until just golden brown. Add flour, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add wine, broth, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, and salt to skillet. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Set sauce aside.
  • In large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, egg whites, zucchini, and flour. Mix well. Add 1/4 cup sauce, and stir in gently.
  • Form meatloaf in prepared loaf pan. Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. (Remove foil last 10 minutes if desired, to brown top of loaf). Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Re-heat remaining sauce and serve with meatloaf.