Description
Savory Baked Italian Turkey Meatballs bring Mediterranean comfort straight to your dinner table. Perfectly seasoned with herbs and Parmesan, these lean protein-packed bites offer a healthier twist on classic comfort food you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 20 turkey meatballs (homemade or frozen)
Cheese:
- 2 cups (475 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Parmesan cheese, grated
Bread and Sauce:
- 4 (6-inch) hoagie rolls
- 2 cups (475 ml) tomato sauce
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 350°F, creating an evenly warm environment for the meatball subs.
- Carefully place aluminum foil on a baking sheet, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Position the hoagie rolls on the prepared baking sheet, creating a sturdy base for the meatball assembly.
- Generously ladle tomato sauce across each roll, covering the bread surface to infuse moisture and flavor.
- Arrange five turkey meatballs along the length of each roll, distributing them evenly for consistent heating and presentation.
- Shower mozzarella cheese over the meatballs, creating a blanket of creamy richness that will melt and connect the ingredients.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, adding a sharp, nutty dimension to complement the other flavors.
- Carefully encase each sub in aluminum foil, sealing the edges to trap heat and steam, which will help warm the meatballs thoroughly.
- Transfer the wrapped subs to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to transform into a molten, golden layer.
- Remove from the oven, unwrap with caution, and serve immediately while the subs are piping hot and the cheese remains deliciously gooey.
Notes
- Choose lean ground turkey to reduce fat content while maintaining moisture and flavor.
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk before mixing to keep meatballs tender and prevent dryness.
- Enhance protein balance by adding grated zucchini or finely chopped spinach to the meatball mixture for extra nutrients.
- Experiment with gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond meal for a low-carb or gluten-sensitive diet adaptation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg