That's a Tasty Meatball... Sub!

Last Sunday, Steve and I decided to mix it up and replace Pasta Sunday for Meatball Sunday (although we did sneak in a little pasta as well). And boy was it a good decision! 

A trip to the grocery store, some recipe browsing, and a small mess in the kitchen later... we had this:



Yum. Just yum.

For the meatball recipe, I pulled some inspiration from Rachael Ray's recipe for Roast Chicken Sausage Meatballs , but stayed true to form by adding my own twist and working with the ingredients I had. (We also made them gluten free so the hubby could enjoy them, too.)

Marvelous Meatballs

For the meatballs,you'll need:
1 lb ground turkey meat
1/2 cup italian parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp dried rosemary
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
3 cloves garlic, grated or minced finely
1 cup grated parmesan
3/4 cup bread crumbs (we used Kinnikinnik's Gluten Free)
1 egg
salt
olive oil

1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2.Combine the all ingredients. *If the mixture seems too wet, add a handful of bread crumbs and mix together.

3. Form meatballs by scooping and rolling, or by using a handy dandy scoop like mine. Coat meatballs in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil and arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet. Roast 17 to 18 minutes until juices run clear.

Simple Sauce

For the sauce, you'll need:
1/2 an onion, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced Italian style tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
A pinch or two of italian herbs & spices {I like to use the kind that comes in a little grinder}

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. At onion and garlic and saute until translucent and aromatic.

2. Meanwhile, puree diced tomatoes in food processor or blender to desired consistency. (My hubby tends to like sauce with no chunks, so we give it a good blitz in the blender.)

3. Add tomato puree to skillet and simmer until reduced to a thickened saucy consistency.

Meatball Sub Assembly

You'll Need:
Fresh mozzarella, sliced
Baguette (we used Against the Grain Gluten Free Baguettes)
Marvelous Meatballs
Simple Sauce

1. Slice baguette lengthwise. Fill with desired amount of meatballs. Spoon marinara sauce over meatballs. Cover with sliced mozzarella.

2. Tightly wrap sub with aluminum foil and return to hot oven for approximately 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

3. Remove from oven, unwrap sandwich and prepare yourself for fabulousness!