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Zesty Meatball Sandwiches
50 minutes
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Ingredients: |
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onion, cut into thin strips |
| 1/2 |
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green bell pepper, cut into thin strips |
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cups prepared spaghetti sauce |
| 1/2 |
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teaspoon dried basil |
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hoagie rolls, split |
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cup shredded mozzarella cheese |
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Meatballs: |
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pound ground beef |
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cup soft bread crumbs |
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egg |
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tablespoons finely chopped onion |
| 1 |
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clove garlic, minced |
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teaspoon salt |
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teaspoon pepper |
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Instructions: |
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Heat oven to 350°F. Combine meatball ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve 2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350°F oven 25 to 30 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color. |
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Heat 2 tablespoons water in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add spaghetti sauce, basil and meatballs; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve in rolls; sprinkle with cheese. |
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| Makes 4 servings. |
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| | | | | Nutrition information per serving: 526 calories; 23 g fat (8 g saturated fat; 7 g monounsaturated fat); 133 mg cholesterol; 1089 mg sodium; 46 g carbohydrate; 4.0 g fiber; 34 g protein; 7.1 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg vitamin B12; 4.8 mg iron; 23.5 mcg selenium; 5.7 mg zinc. |
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