Subway Inspired45 min34% less fatSubway Baked Meatball Marinara Sub
Juicy turkey meatballs baked instead of pan-fried in oil, smothered in marinara and melted mozzarella on a warm sub roll.
Healthier swap for Subway Meatball Marinara Footlong
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 2 servings total
- Calories
- 588 kcal
- Protein
- 41g protein
- Carbs
- 63g carbs
- Fat
- 20g fat
- Sugar
- 12g sugar
- Sodium
- 1260mg sodium
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- 400g
- 1/3 cup
- 1
- 2 cloves
- 2 tbsp
- 1/2 tsp each
- to taste
- 1.5 cups
- 2 (6-inch each)
- 3/4 cup
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Ingredients
0 of 10 checked off
- 400g
- 1/3 cup
- 1
- 2 cloves
- 2 tbsp
- 1/2 tsp each
- to taste
- 1.5 cups
- 2 (6-inch each)
- 3/4 cup
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Steps
- 1Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parmesan, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix gently until just combined.
- 2Roll into 12 evenly sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 3Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes, until browned and internal temp reaches 74°C.
- 4Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the baked meatballs and simmer 5 minutes to coat.
- 5Split the sub rolls, fill with meatballs and sauce, and top with mozzarella.
- 6Broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, then serve immediately.
Tips
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture or they'll turn dense instead of tender.
- Freezes well — make a double batch of meatballs and marinara for quick future subs.
Ingredients
0 of 10 checked off
- 400g
- 1/3 cup
- 1
- 2 cloves
- 2 tbsp
- 1/2 tsp each
- to taste
- 1.5 cups
- 2 (6-inch each)
- 3/4 cup
Want this combined with your other favorites? Upgrade to Premium
Steps
- 1Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parmesan, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix gently until just combined.
- 2Roll into 12 evenly sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 3Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes, until browned and internal temp reaches 74°C.
- 4Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the baked meatballs and simmer 5 minutes to coat.
- 5Split the sub rolls, fill with meatballs and sauce, and top with mozzarella.
- 6Broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, then serve immediately.
Tips
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture or they'll turn dense instead of tender.
- Freezes well — make a double batch of meatballs and marinara for quick future subs.
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