Italian-Style Meat Loaf

I               can (6 ounces) no-salt-salt-added tomato paste

1/2          cup dry red wine plus 1/2 cup water  ( or 1 cup of water)

I               tablespoon minced garlic 

1/2          teaspoon dried basil leaves 

1/2          teaspoon dried oregano leaves 

1/4          teaspoon salt

12            ounces lean ground round

12            ounces ground turkey breast

1              cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs  (2 slices whole wheat bread )

1/2          cup shedded zucchini 

1/4          cup cholesterol-free egg substitute or 2 egg whites.

1)           Preheat oven to 350*F . Combine tomato paste , wine , water , garlic , basil , oregano and salt in small sausepan . Bring to a boil ; reduce heat to low .

Simmer , uncovered , 15 minutes . Set aside.

2)          Combine beef , turkey , bread crumbs , zucchini , eggs substitute and 1/2 cup reserved tomato mixture in large bowl . Mix well . Shape into a loaf ; place into ungreased 9X5X3-inch loaf pan . Bake 45 minutes . Discard any dripping . Pour 1/2 cup remaining tomato mixture over top of loaf . Bake an additional 15 minutes . Place on serving platter . Cool 10 minutes before slicing . Garnish as desired .

Makes 8 serving ...heart healthy.