Meatball Sub Sandwich
 
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 sub rolls
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup sweet yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 2 tsp each dried basil, thyme, and oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes in puree
  • ¼ cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Meatballs:
  • ½ cup old-fashioned oatmeal
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
For Sauce
  1. In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Add ¼ cup water to pan and stir.
  3. Add seasonings. Salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Add meatballs to sauce, gently stir.
For Meatballs
  1. Preheat oven 400 degrees.
  2. Grind oats in a food processor into a fine meal
  3. In a large bowl combine all ingredients in a bowl; stir well.
  4. Shape into meatballs.
  5. Place on a pan lined with foil and coated with cooking spray.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes or until done (165 F)
Assemble
  1. Cut out a small shallow layer in each roll using a small bread or your hand.
  2. Place 3 meatballs in each roll.
  3. Top with a little extra sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  4. Place under broiler for 3-4 minutes. (Keep a close eye on subs so they do not burn.)
Recipe by Pick Fresh Foods at https://pickfreshfoods.com/meatball-sub-sandwich/