Turkey Meatball Subs

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These Turkey Meatball Subs are a lighter twist on the classic that doesn't skimp on flavor. Tender homemade turkey meatballs, marinara, and melty cheese are piled onto hoagie rolls and toasted for a hearty, satisfying meal.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 488kcal

Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

Meatball Ingredients

2 large eggs
¾ cup Italian seasoned panko style breadcrumbs
1 ¼ pounds 93% lean ground turkey
3 links (approximately 1 pound) Italian turkey sausage (hot or mild) casings removed
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for garnish
¼ cup grated white onion
2 cremini mushrooms rinsed and finely chopped
¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Rest

24 ounces marinara sauce
7 hoagie rolls
8 ounces shredded Italian blend cheese or part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat the foil generously with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, lightly whisk the eggs. Add the breadcrumbs and stir to combine well. Crumble the ground turkey and sausage over the mixture then add the remaining meatball ingredients. Gently combine with a wooden spoon, then work with your hands, just until combined.
Using a large cookie scoop or a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of meatball mixture and use your hands to form it into a neat ball. Set the meatball down on the prepared baking sheet and repeat to form the remaining meatballs. Rinse your hands with water, as needed throughout the process to prevent the meatball mixture from sticking. This recipe should yield approximately 28 meatballs.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through.
Warm the marinara sauce in a large pan over MEDIUM heat. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes
Meanwhile, set the oven to BROIL. Place the rolls on a baking sheet, cut side up, and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, just until lightly toasted. Remove the rolls from the oven.
Spoon 4 meatballs with a little sauce on to each sandwich roll and top with cheese. Place the dish under the broiler until the cheese has melted. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve with additional sauce, if desired.

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