Description
Simple recipe for baked turkey meatballs served in subs with sauce and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 6 submarine rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Pour the marinara sauce into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until simmering. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat.
- Slice the submarine rolls lengthwise, keeping one side attached. Spoon the sauced meatballs into the rolls.
- Top each sub with mozzarella cheese.
- Return the subs to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can make the meatballs ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to two days before baking.
- Use your favorite brand of marinara sauce for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: turkey meatballs, baked meatballs, meatball subs, turkey subs, easy dinner