Turkey and Cheese Meatball Subs with Mild Marinara
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mild marinara sauce
- 4 sub rolls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, ½ cup of the mozzarella, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, and salt. Mix gently until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the meatballs bake, warm the marinara sauce in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the baked meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes so they absorb some of the sauce.
- Split the sub rolls and place 4 meatballs in each roll. Spoon extra sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.
- Place the assembled subs on the baking sheet and return them to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
Notes
For a softer roll texture, wrap the assembled subs loosely in foil for the final minute in the oven. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for two days and reheat best in a 350°F oven so the rolls stay from getting soggy. If your kids prefer even milder flavor, swap the garlic powder for an extra pinch of salt.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing bowl, Baking sheet, Large skillet
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing bowl, Baking sheet, Large skillet