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-oz (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-oz (170g) can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup (10mL) water, optional, depending on the desired consistency
Turkey Meatballs
- 1 lb (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