30-Minute Turkey Meatball Sub (Print View)

Tender turkey meatballs, marinara, and mozzarella in toasted sub rolls. Perfect for weeknight meal prep.

# Components:

→ Turkey Meatballs

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Sauce & Assembly

10 - 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
11 - 4 sub rolls
12 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - Fresh basil leaves, optional, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
03 - Form the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs, about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until meatballs are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - While meatballs are baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until hot.
06 - Slice each sub roll lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Lightly toast the rolls in the oven for 3 minutes.
07 - Transfer baked meatballs to the warm marinara sauce and toss gently to coat.
08 - Place 4 meatballs in each sub roll. Spoon extra marinara over the meatballs. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
09 - Return assembled sandwiches to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
10 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve immediately or pack into containers for meal prep.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easily comes together in just half an hour
  • Great for meal prep and reheats well
  • Family-friendly and satisfying high-protein meal
  • Customizable with your favorite bread or cheese
02 -
  • High protein and filling
  • Freezes well either as assembled sandwiches or just the meatballs
  • Easy to adapt with your favorite bread or cheese
03 -
  • Mix the meatball mixture gently for the softest texture packing too tightly makes dense meatballs
  • A little oil on your hands keeps the mixture from sticking during rolling
  • Do not skip toasting the bread before assembly or your rolls will turn soggy quickly
  • You can easily double the recipe use half now and freeze the rest for no extra effort

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