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Turkey Spinach Meatball Subs
5 from 4 votes

Turkey Spinach Meatball Subs

Satisfy a Meatball Sub craving with this healthier Turkey Spinach Meatball Sub. Flavorful and swimming in marinara sauce, it's hard not to love this simple and delicious sandwich.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Calories: 437 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Turkey Spinach Meatballs (makes 26 total)
  • 1 ¼ lbs. ground turkey lean
  • 12 oz. spinach cooked and drained well, cut leaf
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic finely minced, cloves
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons oregano or 4 teaspoons fresh oregano, dried
  • ½ teaspoon basil or 1 teaspoon fresh basil, dried
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Marinara Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 2 ¾ cups tomato puree
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano or 4 teaspoons fresh oregano
  • ½ teaspoon basil dried or 1 teaspoon fresh
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Sandwiches
  • 12 ciabatta rolls
  • mozzarella cheese fresh

Instructions

Prepare the Meatballs
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet -- line it with parchment paper, aluminum foil or a silpat mat. Spray with cooking spray, and set aside.
  2. In a large glass bowl, combine the ground turkey, cooked spinach, onion, garlic cloves, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg and spices using your hands.
  3. When the meatball mixture has come together and is well mixed, prepare the meatballs. Using a small cookie scoop, form the meatballs with your hands, then place carefully on the baking sheet. Repeat the process until all the mixture has been made into meatballs.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 30-40 minutes, or until browned on the outside and cooked through in the middle.
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
  1. While the meatballs are baking, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables have become translucent.
  3. Pour in the tomato puree and water, stirring until combined. Add the tomato paste and the spices, and bring to a boil.
  4. Once at a boil, lower heat to a simmer and partially cover, simmering until the meatballs have finished cooking.
Combine the meatballs and marinara
  1. When the meatballs have finished cooking, transfer them directly into the marinara sauce.
  2. Simmer the sauce and meatballs for an additional 30 minutes.
Prepare the sandwiches
  1. Toast the bread.
  2. Slice the bread in half, and place the fresh mozzarella down first on the bottom slice.
  3. Gently spoon meatballs and marinara sauce on top of the mozzarella, then top the sandwich with the other half of the bread.
  4. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1sandwich Calories 437kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 936mg (39%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 437kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 936mg 39%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.