Zesty Meatball Sandwiches

50 minutes

Ingredients:

• ½ onion, cut into thin strips
• ½ green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 ¼ cups prepared spaghetti sauce
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 4 hoagie rolls, split
• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Meatballs:

• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Combine meatball ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve 2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350°F oven 25 to 30 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons water in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add spaghetti sauce, basil and meatballs; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve in rolls; sprinkle with cheese.

Makes 4 servings
Recipe and photo taken from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com.

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