Stuffed Italian Meatloaf and Smashed Red Potatoes by Tidbits

– For the Smashed Potatoes:
– 2 pounds baby red potatoes, scrubbed and rinsed
– 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
– 1 cup buttermilk
– optional, fresh chives, diced
– For the Meat Mixture:
– 1 pound Sweet or Spicy Italian Turkey Sausage (the kind in a casing)
– 1 pound lean ground turkey
– 1 cup whole wheat panko
– 1/4 cup milk
– 1 egg
– 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
– 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 teaspoons kosher salt
– 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
– For the Filling:
– 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/3 cup part skim ricotta cheese
– 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
– pinch of kosher salt
– pinch of ground black pepper
– 2/3 cup sun-dried tomato pesto (can substitute regular pesto)
– 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
– For the Tomato Basil Sauce:
– 2 pints cherry tomatoes
– 1 tablespoon butter
– pinch of kosher salt
– 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hour