MOM'S Marinara Meat Loaf

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MOM'S MARINARA MEATLOAF, GLUTEN-FREE

This recipe

Serves six

• 1 1/2 c. homemade or store-bought marinara sauce, gluten-free
• 3/4 c. whole oats, certified gluten-free*
• 1 large omega-3 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup yellow onion, shredded
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper, freshly grated
• 1 cup fresh parsley, finely minced
• 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef, less than 9% fat, or ground turkey breast
• 1/2 lb. mozzarella, sliced

Pre-heat oven to 375º F.  Grease a loaf pan.

Set aside a half-cup of marinara and the mozzarella cheese.

Combine the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl, using your hands to mix well. Be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.

Place half the mixture in the loaf pan and smooth to fit pan. Top with the mozzarella and then the rest of the meat mixture. Spread the reserved half-cup of marinara over the top.  Bake for 50-55 minutes until internal temperature is 160º F if you're using ground beef or 165º F if you're using ground turkey.

* Oats are naturally gluten-free. However, due to crop rotations, they may become contaminated. I rely on Bob's Red Mill for quality and consistency. It offers three oat products. You'll also find some excellent recipes on the site.

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