• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to header navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About
  • Collaborate
  • Contact
Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
BlogLovin'
RSS

Valerie's Kitchen

Simple, seasonal home cooking

  • Recipe Box
  • Videos
  • The Cookbook
  • Beyond the Kitchen
Home » Main Dish » Poultry » Italian Turkey Meatball Subs

Italian Turkey Meatball Subs

By Valerie · November 6, 2014 · Updated March 1, 2019 3 Comments

MD Main Dish
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

Incredibly tasty, from-scratch turkey meatballs and your favorite marinara combine to make a less-guilty version of this familiar old standard.

Italian-Turkey-Meatball-Subs-eHow-074

I have a little something for you all today, and I think you’re gonna like it. It’s good, old fashioned, stick to your ribs comfort food. Man-friendly cuisine in the truest sense but, and there is a great big but here (no pun intended), it’s a little bit less guilt-inducing then you might gather from the photo above.

Italian-Turkey-Meatball-Subs-eHow-124

Thanks to these luscious turkey meatballs…

Italian-Turkey-Meatball-Subs-eHow-053

…which are actually a snap to put together.

Italian-Turkey-Meatball-Subs-eHow-079

They bake up perfectly in the oven – no muss, no fuss, no oil, no pan to clean. When the meatballs are ready, just toss that foil and move on with your life.

Italian-Turkey-Meatball-Subs-eHow-049

And, they make one heckuva meatball sub.

A meatball sandwich on a yellow plate.

Italian Turkey Meatball Subs

Incredibly tasty, from-scratch turkey meatballs and your favorite marinara combine to make a less-guilty version of this familiar old standard.
0 from 0 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 7
Calories: 436kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 3 links (approximately 1 pound) hot or mild Italian turkey sausage , casings removed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for garnish
  • 3/4 cup Italian-style panko style breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated white onion
  • 2 cremini brown button mushrooms, rinsed and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley or 1 tablespoon dry parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 26 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 7  hoagie rolls
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella or provolone sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat the foil generously with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl mix together all ingredients through minced garlic. Use clean hands to combine meat mixture. Form into meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to BROIL and warm marinara sauce in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add cooked meatballs and allow to simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon 4 meatballs with sauce on to each sandwich roll. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and top with sliced cheese. Place baking sheet under broiler until buns are lightly toasted and cheese has melted. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1486mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 438mg | Iron: 4.2mg
LOVE MY RECIPES? GET THE COOKBOOK!
The Foolproof Family Slow Cooker and Other One-Pot Solutions

Categories: Main Dish, Poultry, Recipe, Sandwiches

< Previous
Next >

You May Also Like...

A close up of stuffed baby potatoes. Fully Loaded Twice Baked Potato Bites
A smothered burrito topped with sour cream on a plate with rice. Green Chile Chicken Smothered Burritos
A plate of chicken with potatoes and carrots. Linda’s Chicken La Maison
Malibu Chicken (Copycat Sizzler Recipe) Malibu Chicken (Sizzler Copycat)

Reader Interactions

Latest Comments
Skip to Comment Form
  1. Meg McGuirt says

    March 1, 2019 at 7:36 am

    I was so excited to make this….. but the link to ehow is broken or the page is gone…. gasp 🙁

    Is there a way you can post a similar recipe, please oh please?

    Reply
    • Valerie says

      March 1, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      Hi Meg. I’ve been slowly updating the old eHow posts to update them with the recipes but hadn’t gotten to this one yet. I went ahead and updated it today for you. Hope you love them!

      Reply
  2. Lynna says

    November 9, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    I always love your old fashion, comfort food recipes. I`ve always wanted to make meatballs from scratch, but I never get the chance since I hardly ever cook. But, I am saving this recipe for the day that I do!

    Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Recipe Rating




Stay Connected with Valerie’s Kitchen

Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
BlogLovin'
RSS

Stay updated!

Subscribe by Email

Get the latest straight from my kitchen to your email inbox. You can choose to receive an email every time a new recipe is published or a weekly summary.

Click to Subscribe

Primary Sidebar

Browse the Recipes

by Category
CP Slow Cooker OP One Pot 30 30 Minute Meals SD Side Dish S Dessert H Holidays A Appetizers MD Main Dish
Valerie Brunmeier, founder and author of Valerie's Kitchen

MeetValerie Brunmeier

Hello and welcome to my online kitchen! My focus here is to provide simple, seasonal meal solutions for busy households. I hope you find some inspiration while you’re here and visit again soon!

...
More About Me

Looking for something?

Archives

Categories

Soups and Stews

A ladle scoops up beef stew from a pot.
Broccoli Cheese Soup in a round bread bowl topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
A close up, over the top image of Hamburger Stew in a Dutch oven.
A ladle scoops some beef stew from an Instant Pot.
A mug filled with ham and bean soup.

Holiday Favorites

A bowl of fruit salad with whipped cream.
Slices of ham and a small bowl of pineapple sauce on a white platter.
A tray of cheese, meats, nuts, and bacon jam in a small glass container.
Mashed potatoes in a white bowl topped with butter and chives
A sliced bundt cake on a cake plate.
A white bowl filed with crab dip with a spoon.

Reader Favorites

A white serving dish filled with shredded beef, carrots, and potatoes.
A white bowl filed with crab dip with a spoon.
A spatula scoops up a zucchini boat from a casserole dish.
Blackened Mahi Mahi
A close up of a cheesesteak sandwich with peppers and onions.
Slow Cooker Beef Tips with Gravey
As Featured On
Back to Top
  • Home
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Collaborate
  • Contact
Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
BlogLovin'
RSS
Valerie's Kitchen
Copyright © 2011–2021 · Valerie's Kitchen

Valerie's Kitchen is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.