Microwave Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce

By nancyjcanzi

Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce can pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded zucchini
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound lean ground beef

Preparation

Step 1

1In large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the pizza sauce, the zucchini, oats, onion, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic, the thyme, salt, and pepper. Add beef and turkey; mix well. Shape meat mixture into a 7x4x2-inch loaf. Place loaf in a greased 9-inch microwave-safe pie plate or greased 2-quart square baking dish.2Cover meatloaf with waxed paper. Microwave on 100% power (high) for 5 minutes, turning plate once*. Tilt dish slightly and spoon off drippings. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining pizza sauce, remaining parsley, and remaining garlic. Pour evenly over meatloaf. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on 50% power (medium) for 21 to 24 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F), turning plate twice*.*Tip:

There is no need to turn the dish if your microwave has a turntable.