Italian Turkey Meatball Subs
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Italian Turkey Meatball Subs
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These Easy Meatball Subs combine tender turkey meatballs with rich marinara and lots of cheese on a garlic bread roll! They are a great kid-friendly dinner and can be made ahead to save time.
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Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lbs ground turkey
- 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp milk
To assemble the sub sandwiches
- 4 sub rolls 6 inch
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish optional
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- Combine the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl, then add the parmesan, eggs, onion, parsley, garlic. Pour in the milk and olive oil and mix to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes so that the dry ingredients start to soak up the wet ingredients.
- Add the ground turkey into the mixture and work it in until it is evenly mixed. You might need to use your hands.Form the turkey mixture into 2 inch balls.
- Place the meatballs evenly spaced on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until cooked through (internal temp of 165˚F)
- Cut the sub rolls in half. Spread 1 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp garlic salt, and a sprinkle of mozzarella on each roll. Place them in the oven on high broil for 2-4 minutes or until the the cheese is melted and the edges of the bread are browned.
- Place a spoonful of sauce on the bottom of each bun, then place 4 meatballs on each bun, spoon 1/4 of the remaining sauce over the meatballs, and top the sandwich with 1/4 of the remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350˚F for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is heated through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot with extra marinara for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- Other meatball options:
- To prepare the turkey meatballs ahead of time, use these freezer instructions:
- Meatballs Parmesan (beef and pork)
- Frozen meatballs of your choice
- Prepare recipe as directed through step 4.
- Let the turkey meatballs cool to room temperature.
- Divide into meal sized portions and place in a zip top bag or air tight container.
- Freeze up to 1 month.
- When ready to eat, thaw and continue assembling meatball subs as directed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1sandwich
Calories
602kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
159mg
(53%)
Sodium
2237mg
(93%)
Potassium
645mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
984IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
251mg
(25%)
Iron
13mg
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 602 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 602kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 2237mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 984IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 25% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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