Turkey and Spinach Meatball Sandwich

Turkey and Spinach Meatball Sandwich

This is one of our favorite recipes for meatball subs. Get fresh rolls to load the meatballs up on that will also soak up a little of the marinara sauce.
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Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8 oz. pkg. fresh baby spinach
  • 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  • 1 lb. spicy Italian turkey sausage casings removed
  • ¾ cup fine dry breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 jar Marinara sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
  • 4 French hoagie rolls

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ pepper. Drain well and finely chop spinach mixture.
  4. Stir together ground turkey, sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, chopped spinach, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl until well blended.
  5. Add marinara and water to the Dutch oven and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  6. Form the turkey mixture into 1" balls add to the marinara sauce and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 10 more minutes or until cooked through. Serve over hoagies and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Notes

Recipe from Southern Living Magazine.