Saucy Meatball Sub
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- Prep Time15 min
- Total Time25 min
- Makes4 servings
(Photo: Sian Richards)
Take a step back from the busy week and enjoy some simple comfort food for dinner! Saucy subs and a a side salad can be on the table in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
2 cup passata
1 tsp Italian seasoning
454-g ground pork
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup ricotta
2 tbsp Italian bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan, divided
1/2 tsp salt
4 panini rolls, toasted
Instructions
BOIL passata with seasoning in a large frying pan over medium.
COMBINE pork with egg, ricotta, bread crumbs, 2 tbsp parmesan and salt in a large bowl. Roll into 1 1/2-in. meatballs. Add to passata mixture as they are formed. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, turning meatballs once or twice, until cooked through, 10 to 12 min.
SERVE meatballs with sauce on toasted panini buns. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.
Kitchen tip
Passata is an uncooked tomato purée that has been strained of seeds and skin. Its often sold in tall carafe-like glass jars. If you can’t find it, just push plain canned crushed tomatoes through a sieve.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 545, Protein 36g, Carbohydrates 37g, Fat 26g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 1155mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin B12.
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