Italian Meatball Heroes Recipe

Italian Meatball Heroes Recipe

  • 1/3 cup CONTADINA® Italian Bread Crumbs
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 large green sweet pepper, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can CONTADINA® Recipe Ready Crushed Tomatoes with Italian Herbs
  • 6 Italian or French rolls, split
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  1. Combine crumbs, green onions and pepper in medium bowl. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Place in ungreased baking pan. Bake in preheated 425 degree F oven, 10 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sweet pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in undrained tomatoes; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Add meatballs; cook, uncovered, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Spoon meatballs and sauce onto each roll. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Heat in oven 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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