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Updated Nov 5, 2018
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Be a hero when you serve zesty beef/pork meatballs on big rolls to kick off the weekend.

Italian Meatball Subs

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. bulk Italian pork sausage
  • 1/4 cup Progresso™ Plain Bread Crumbs
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (15-oz.) can pizza sauce
  • 2 cans (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread
  • 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Bake bread as directed on package. In medium bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, bread crumbs, onion and egg; mix well. Shape into 16 (1 1/2-inch) balls.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat for 5 minutes or until browned, turning frequently. Drain. Add pizza sauce. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked.
  • Step 
    3
    Slice each loaf open, sandwich-style. Place 8 meatballs in each loaf. Spoon sauce over meatballs. Cut loaves in half to make four sandwiches. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition

700 Calories
32g Total Fat
37g Protein
65g Total Carbohydrate
9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
700
Calories from Fat
290
Total Fat
32g
49%
Saturated Fat
12g
60%
Cholesterol
135mg
45%
Sodium
1910mg
80%
Total Carbohydrate
65g
22%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
9g
Protein
37g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 3 1/2 High-Fat Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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