Spinach Meatball Subs Recipe

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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 mouthwatering handhelds from Susan Corpman of Newhall, Iowa will soon become much-requested favorites.—Susan Corpman, Newhall, Iowa

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Spinach Meatball Subs Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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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 (90% lean)
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  • 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.

Nutritional Facts 1 sandwich equals 355 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 769 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable.

Originally published as Spinach Meatball Subs in Light & Tasty August/September 2006, p66

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Reviewed on May. 17, 2010 by mjlouk

I think there was too much spinach in these; it overpowered the meat flavor.


Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by berumen

the whole family loved this recipe. we broiled provolone cheese over the top. we loved the heathy spin on it

 
 
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