Zesty Meatball Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 95 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A close family friend always had a pot of these saucy meatballs simmering on the stove when I was growing up. Now my own kidstriplet sons!like them as much as I do. Ingredients:
sauce: |
1-1/2 cups chopped onion |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained |
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste |
1 cup water |
2 bay leaves |
1 tablespoon dried oregano |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
meatballs: |
8 slices white bread, crusts removed and cubed |
1/3 cup water |
4 eggs, lightly beaten |
2 pounds ground turkey or beef |
1 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon salt |
dash pepper |
10 to 12 italian rolls, split |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves; set sauce aside.
2. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with water. Add eggs, beef, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place on an ungreased shallow baking pan.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes; drain. Add to sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Serve on rolls. Yield: 10-12 servings.
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