Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp

unsalted butter

2 unit

red onions

diced

2 unit

red bell peppers

diced

2 unit

yellow bell peppers

diced

1 unit

garlic clove

minced

4 cup

day-old bread

cubed

2 lbs

ground turkey

4 ounce

prosciutto di Parma

diced

8 ounce

sweet italian sausage

casings removed

3 unit

eggs

lightly beaten

1 cup

parmigiano-reggiano cheese

freshly grated

2 tsp

nutmeg

freshly grated

0.5 cup

pecorino romano cheese

divided freshly grated

0.75 cup

Italian parsley

divided freshly minced

0.5 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

divided

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 tsp

black pepper

freshly ground to taste

2 cup

non-meat spaghetti sauce

0.5 cup

dry white wine

6 unit

hoagie rolls

8 slice

provolone cheese

Step 1
~4 min

Warm olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~4 min

Add diced red onions, red bell peppers, and yellow bell peppers to the skillet.

Step 3
~4 min

Cook the vegetables over high heat for 4 minutes.

Step 4
~4 min

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 5
~4 min

Simmer for 5 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 6
~4 min

Remove from heat and season the vegetable mixture to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 7
~4 min

Soak cubed day-old bread in water to cover for 5 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Squeeze out the excess water from the soaked bread.

Step 9
~4 min

In a large bowl, combine the soaked bread, ground turkey, diced prosciutto, Italian sausage, lightly beaten eggs, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated nutmeg, 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, 1/4 cup minced Italian parsley, and 1/4 cup olive oil.

Step 10
~4 min

Mix the ingredients gently with your hands.

Step 11
~4 min

Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 12
~4 min

Form the mixture into 2-inch balls.

Step 13
~4 min

Place the meatballs on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

Step 14
~4 min

Warm the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until almost smoking.

Step 15
~4 min

Brown the meatballs on all sides.

Step 16
~4 min

Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and drain the oil from the pan.

Step 17
~4 min

Add non-meat spaghetti sauce and dry white wine to the pan and bring to a boil.

Step 18
~4 min

Place the meatballs in the sauce, return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 19
~4 min

Slice open hoagie rolls and fill each with 3 meatballs and sauce.

Step 20
~4 min

Top each sub with provolone cheese and some peperonata (cooked pepper mixture).

Step 21
~4 min

Transfer the sandwiches to a platter and serve with remaining Pecorino cheese and parsley sprinkled over the top.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.

Don't overmix the meatball mixture, as this can make them tough.

Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with roasted vegetables.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Italian salad
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italian-American

Cultural Significance

Popular comfort food in the United States.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Game day

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Game day
Family gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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