Meatball and Parmesan Sub Sandwiches

Recipe courtesy Juan-Carlos Cruz

Show: Calorie CommandoEpisode: Meatball Madness

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (56)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(56)

Cook Time:
28 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings (each serving is a 1/2 roll)

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 28 min
Total:: 43 min

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Ingredients

2 large portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped, stems included (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained
2 egg whites
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 pound lean ground turkey breast (with no skin)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (14-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (6-inch) submarine sandwich rolls

Directions

Preheat broiler.

In the bowl of a food processor, place the mushrooms, spinach, egg whites, 1/4 cup Parmesan, pepper, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Pulse until well blended.

Transfer the mushroom mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the ground turkey. Using your hands, combine the whole mixture, being careful not to over-mix. Form turkey mixture into 8 equal-size meatballs.

Heat a nonstick 12-inch pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Drain any liquid in the pan and discard. Return meatballs to heat and add crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook meatballs for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Split rolls in half lengthwise and remove bread from center of each side of the roll, being careful not to puncture the crust. Fill each half of the roll with 2 meatballs and 1/4 of the sauce. Place each half roll on a nonstick cookie sheet and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Place rolls under the broiler for about 1 minute or until cheese starts to melt. Serve immediately.

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recipe Meatball and Parmesan Sub Sandwiches
Serene San Diego, CA 03-20-2007
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Low carb meatball!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Great idea with the portobellos and spinach in meatballs - yum
recipe Meatball and Parmesan Sub Sandwiches
Amy alexandria, VA 02-28-2007
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Delicious and healthy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I love this recipe because it has different flavors than the plain meatball sub recipe.
recipe Meatball and Parmesan Sub Sandwiches
Anonymous 01-24-2007
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Different, but tasty!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This recipe had me worried for a little while when I was preparing the meatball mixture. I'd only ever prepared hamburger... meatballs before, and was unsure what to expect from these turkey and veggie meatballs. The texture of the mixture is much looser, softer and greener than one would expect, and I was worried at first that I'd botched the recipe, however, the meatballs turned out to be quite tasty. One thing I don't understand about this recipe though, is why they say it only makes eight meatballs. Using the exact measurements indicated, one can easily make 20-25 good sized meatballs, and it serves certainly more than four people. I would recommend cooking these meatballs in the oven, rather than searing them on the stovetop as is indicated in the recipe. Due to the soft consistency of these meatballs, keeping them in a ball shape while searing them on all sides is near impossible. Baking also helps to give the meatballs a firmer texture. I recommend baking them from 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees. It makes the recipe take a bit longer, but the texture difference is well worth it. Overall though, me and my husband both enjoyed these for dinner and lunch the next day. They have a surprisingly meaty flavor, and are quite tasy and satisfying.Read more
recipe Meatball and Parmesan Sub Sandwiches
Anonymous 11-20-2006
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Easy and Very Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Prep time pretty easy but messy. Outcome is worth it.
recipe Meatball and Parmesan Sub Sandwiches
Anonymous 10-26-2006
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UGGH!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

The Calorie Commando is really hit or miss and this one is a MISS.
recipe Meatball and Parmesan Sub Sandwiches
J Lafayette, LA 07-25-2006
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outstanding alternative to 100% meat-balls
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was skeptical of a meatball that wasn't made with red meat-much less with veggies-would be any good. This is an... outstanding alternative. Easily prepared, although I browned my meatballs in the oven. I can't wait to serve this to all my family and friends!Read more