Turkey Meatball Subs

Hearty submarine sandwiches with homemade turkey meatballs in marinara sauce

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Italian-American
  • family-friendly
  • sandwiches
  • comfort-food
  • crowd-pleaser
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 4 sub rolls
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

Calories

520

130 per serving

Protein

32g

64% DV

Fat

22g

31% DV

Carbs

48g

16% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein25%
Fat38%
Carbs37%
Fiber
4g
0

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic, and seasonings in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Form mixture into 16-20 meatballs.

  4. 4

    Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Brown meatballs on all sides, about 8 minutes total.

  6. 6

    Add marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Split sub rolls and fill with meatballs and sauce.

  8. 8

    Top with mozzarella cheese.

  9. 9

    Bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and rolls are toasted.

  10. 10

    Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.