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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (107g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 12 meatballs 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
Calories 167
Calories from Fat 30		(18%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 3.4g	5%
	Saturated Fat 0.7g	3%
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 506mg		21%
Potassium 278mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate 28.6g		9%
	Dietary Fiber 1.2g	4%
	Sugars 8.2g
Protein 5.3g		10%
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Healthier Meatball Subs

Recipe #362833 | 15 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: mama's kitchen
Mar 25, 2009

Meatball subs are so yummy. NOT on my diet though! So I decided to see if I could make them somewhat healthier. Viola! Though these are still NOT diet food, they are healthy, well HEALTHIER. These would be great football night food, after a night of trick or treating or any night you need something fast and easy. You could even make these vegetarian friendly using vegetarian meatballs and cheese. Enjoy!

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

12 meatballs, cooked (can use frozen or any recipe you like)
1 cup pasta sauce
1 garlic clove, peeled
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 hot dog buns, toasted
parmesan cheese (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1
Heat meatballs according to package or recipe directions. Heat sauce in microwave or on stove top. I like to dress up a jarred sauce with some Italian seasoning, more garlic (see step 3) That is up to you.
2
Meanwhile, open buns to expose the inside and place them on a cookie sheet, pizza stone or similar pan. Broil a few inches away from element and watching careful so they do not burn. You can flip them and toast the outside too if you like.
3
Rub peeled garlic clove over the inside of the buns. You can then put the leftover clove of garlic into a garlic press and add to the sauce if you like. I love garlic so I add it then microwave for one minute so the garlic cooks just a bit and is not raw.
4
Place cheese slice on open bun. If you like you can put them under the broiler again just to melt the cheese.
5
Add three meatballs and 1/4 cup (2 ounces) of sauce on top of each bun. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and pepper flakes if desired.