Pillsbury Italian Meatball Subs

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15
Pillsbury Italian Meatball Subs Recipe
in Sandwich

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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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 can pizza sauce
2 cans Pillsbury refrigerated crusty french loaf
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
480
Sugar
8g
Fat
26g
A meatball sub is an Italian-inspired sandwich that is a popular street food that has become a favorite in America. The dish is essentially a combination of fluffy bread, meatballs, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese. It is a hearty sandwich packed with protein and carbs that keep you full for hours. Pillsbury Italian Meatball Sub recipe involves making meatballs using ground beef, pork sausage, bread crumbs, onions, egg, and pizza sauce. These meatballs are then stuffed into Pillsbury refrigerated crusty French Loaf and baked to perfection, creating a sandwich that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a large bowl mix beef, pork sausage, bread crumbs, onion, egg and 1/4 cup pizza sauce until well blended.
3.Shape meat mixture into 16 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs.
4.In 10-inch skillet, cook meatballs over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until browned on all sides; drain.
5.Cut each crusty French loaf in half crosswise.
6.Press each half into 7x5-inch oval.
7.Place 4 meatballs and 2 tablespoons pizza sauce on each oval.
8.Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese over sauce. Fold dough over filling, pinching edges to seal.
9.Place on ungreased cookie sheet; prick tops with fork.
10.Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cut in half to serve.

PROS

Quick and easy to make, delicious and fulfilling.

Italian meatball subs make for a perfect meal to have anytime, anywhere.
The blend of meat and bread, topped with mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce is a one-of-a-kind Italian cuisine experience.

Pillsbury refrigerated crusty French loaf used in the recipe makes it convenient to make the subs.

CONS

The main ingredients of this recipe are beef and pork sausage; consuming red meat may increase the risk of heart disease, and the recipe can be less healthy if consumed often.

Additionally, the baked subs are high in calories and carbohydrates, making it important to be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Meatball subs are a good source of protein. The beef in the recipe contains vitamin B, iron, and other essential nutrients that strengthen the body’s immune system.
It also has minerals like potassium that help regulate blood pressure. The tomato sauce used in the recipe is high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

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