Description

These turkey meatball sandwiches are a comforting and family-friendly meal, featuring juicy meatballs smothered in marinara sauce and melted provolone cheese, all nestled in a toasted hoagie roll.

Ingredients

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Marinara Sauce

1/2 of an onion, chopped
1/2 of a green bell pepper, chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
28-ounce (794g) can crushed tomatoes, including the juices
2 Tbsp (5g) chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp (8g) sugar, to taste
2 tsp (1g) crushed oregano
1 tsp (0,5g) basil
1 tsp (0,5g) crushed red pepper, optional
Dash of black pepper
Dash of salt, to taste
1 6-ounce (170g) can tomato paste
1/4 cup (10mL) water, optional, depending on the desired consistency

Turkey Meatballs

1 pound (454g) ground turkey {or chicken}
1 Tbsp (2,5g) chopped parsley
3 Tbsp (7,5g) finely chopped spinach
3/4 tsp (1,8g) garlic powder
1 tsp (5g) salt
1/4 tsp (0,6g) black pepper
1 tsp (2g) paprika
1/2 tsp (1,2g) crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp (1,2g) cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp (2,5g) fennel seeds
1/4 cup (30g) feta cheese crumbles

Sub Sandwiches

4 hoagie rolls
4-8 slices of Provolone cheese
1/2 cup (85g) sliced pepperoncini peppers
Parmesan cheese, to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a pan, coat the bottom with olive oil and sauté the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
Add the crushed tomatoes and chopped parsley to the pan. Stir to combine and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
Form the turkey mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
While the meatballs are baking, lightly toast the hoagie rolls in the oven or on a skillet.
Once the meatballs are done, place them in the simmering sauce and coat them well.
To assemble the sandwiches, place a few meatballs on each hoagie roll, top with sauce and two slices of provolone cheese.
Place the assembled sandwiches back in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy your turkey meatball sandwiches.

Notes

For a quicker meal, prepare the marinara sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator or freezer. You can substitute ground chicken for turkey if desired. These sandwiches pair well with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 550
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 900
Fat: 25
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 5
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 85