Turkey Meatball Subs

Missing my boy a little more than usual today.  We moved Ryan back to school last weekend and I can't help but feeling like there's a piece of the Davis puzzle missing. 

​I can't say that Ryan shared in my heart break when he left for school though.  He was super excited to move back, get started in his exercise physiology program and to see all of his friends.  Most of all though, he was anxious to be reunited with his girlfriend in Valdosta.  (I love these two.)​

Call me crazy but it makes me feel better to send Ryan to school with a few dinners to put in his freezer so I started cooking some "Ryan meals" last week.  One of the things that I made was meatballs. 

He can add the meatballs to a jar of marinara sauce for some quick and easy protein on pasta night or eat them on a sandwich.  Meatball subs make a great quick and easy dinner - perfect for soccer practice nights.  

Turkey Meatball Subs
8 ounces ground turkey breast
1/4 cup parsley
3 Tablespoons panko
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup water
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 baguettes
4 slices provolone cheese

Combine turkey, parsley, panko, lemon zest, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, egg, garlic and olive oil. 

Divide mixture into 24 pieces and place on a greased rack on top of a foil lined baking sheet.

Bake 10 minutes at 400.

Transfer meatballs to a saucepan with sauce and water.  Cook 10-15 minutes. 

Slice baguettes into subs sized pieces. 

Place 3-4 meatballs on each roll.  Top with provolone cheese and place back in the oven until cheese melts.

Enjoy!

Sending a child off to college is never easy but we could not be more proud of the way that he is choosing to live his life.  He makes us proud every single day.  

Ciao!

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