Turkey Meatball Subs
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4-6 servings.
Here's an easy and nutritious way to make meatballs without all the mess of frying. Slather them with spaghetti sauce and tuck them in a sub sandwich roll-and you have a hearty lunch in hand that folks of all ages simply gobble up.
-Cheryl Maczko
Arthurdale, West Virginia
Ingredients
-
1 medium onion, finely chopped
-
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
-
2 garlic cloves, minced
-
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
-
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed
-
1/4 teaspoon salt
-
1/4 teaspoon pepper
-
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
-
1 pound ground turkey
-
4 to 6 submarine or hoagie buns, split
-
1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
-
1.
In a large bowl, combine the onion, green pepper, garlic, parsley and seasonings. Stir in 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well.
-
2.
Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 8 minutes. Turn and broil 3-5 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink.
-
3.
Transfer the meatballs to a large saucepan; add remaining spaghetti sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve meatballs and sauce on buns. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 503 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1257mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein.
© 2024 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC