Ingredients
2 jar store-bought marinara sauce
1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
2 clove garlic
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. dried Italian seasoning blend
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. Black pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 lb. ground turkey
2 large egg whites
1/4 c. old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
6 whole grain hot dog buns
1/2 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
crushed red pepper
oregano
Preparation
Step 1Bring the store-bought marinara sauce to a gentle simmer in a large pot.Step 2In a large mixing bowl, stir together the onion, carrot, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.Step 3Add the ground turkey, egg whites, and oats. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined.Step 4Shape the meat mixture into approximately 20 meatballs, 1 1/2 inches in diameter.Step 5Carefully place the meatballs in the marinara sauce. Do not stir; stirring will cause the meatballs to break apart. Do not worry if some of the meatballs are not completely submerged in the sauce. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 20 minutes.Step 6Remove the lid and gently stir the meatballs to thoroughly coat them with the sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for an additional 20 minutes.Step 7To assemble your sub, lightly toast a whole grain hot dog bun in the toaster oven. Top the bun with 3 turkey meatballs and a few spoonfuls of marinara sauce. Generously sprinkle with shredded, part-skim mozzarella cheese and place back in toaster oven to melt the cheese. Shake on some crushed red pepper and oregano if desired, and dive in!
