Spinach Meatball Subs Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1 sandwich
  • Calories:
  • 355
  • Fat:
  • 9 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 4 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 53 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 769 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 40 g
  • Fiber:
  • 4 g
  • Protein:
  • 27 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable.


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Spinach Meatball Subs

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These scrumptious sandwiches feature moist and tender meatballs prepared with a host of seasonings and spinach. Baked, then topped with sauce and mozzarella cheese, the mouth-watering handhelds from Susan Corpman of Newhall, Iowa will soon become much-requested favorites.

SERVINGS: 6

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 jar (14 ounces) marinara or spaghetti sauce
  • 6 Italian rolls or submarine buns, split
  • 6 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions:

In a food processor, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until blended. Add the egg whites, spinach and Parmesan cheese; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
    Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow pan. Bake at 400° for 10-13 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain.
    Place the marinara sauce in a large saucepan; add meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Spoon meatballs and sauce onto rolls. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Broil for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.


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