Mario Batali's Turkey Meatball Parm Subs Recipe

Name: Mario Batali's Turkey Meatball Parm Subs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 red onions, diced; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 2 yellow bell peppers, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 cups thick slices day-old bread, cubed; 2 lbs ground turkey; 4 ounces prosciutto di Parma, diced; 8 ounces raw sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; ¼ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated; 2 teaspoons nutmeg, freshly grated; ½ cup pecorino romano cheese, divided freshly grated; ¾ cup Italian parsley, divided freshly minced; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cups non-meat spaghetti sauce (Hunts or Classico); ½ cup dry white wine; 6 hoagie rolls; 8 slices provolone cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 red onions, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 yellow bell peppers, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups thick slices day-old bread, cubed
2 lbs ground turkey
4 ounces prosciutto di Parma, diced
8 ounces raw sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated
2 teaspoons nutmeg, freshly grated
½ cup pecorino romano cheese, divided freshly grated
¾ cup Italian parsley, divided freshly minced
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups non-meat spaghetti sauce (Hunts or Classico)
½ cup dry white wine
6 hoagie rolls
8 slices provolone cheese

1
Warm oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add onions and peppers and cook over high heat 4 minutes.
3
Stir in minced garlic, cook 30 seconds.
4
Simmer 5 minutes until cooked through.
5
Remove from heat and season to taste.
6
Soak bread in water to cover (5 minutes).
7
Squeeze out excess water.
8
Combine soaked bread, turkey, prosciutto, sausage, eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, nutmeg, 1/4 cup Pecorino, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a large bowl and mix very gently with your hands.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Form mixture into 2-inch balls.
11
Place balls on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
12
Warm remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a 12 inch heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until almost smoking.
13
Brown meatballs on all sides.
14
Transfer to a plate and drain oil from pan.
15
Add spaghetti sauce and wine to the pan and bring to a boil.
16
Place meatballs in sauce and return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
17
Slice open hero rolls and fill each with 3 meatballs and sauce.
18
Top each with provolone cheese and some peperonata.
19
Transfer sandwiches to a platter and serve with remaining Pecorino and parsley sprinkled over the top.

1280

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 red onions, diced, 2 red bell peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, Mario Batali's Turkey Meatball Parm Subs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mario Batali's Turkey Meatball Parm Subs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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