Turkey Meatball Melts

Name: Turkey Meatball Melts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (fine); 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved; salt; 1 loaf whole wheat bread; 8 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Submitted by Gymkitty

"This meal is hardy and delicious."

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
¹⁄₄ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 egg whites
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried basil leaves
¹⁄₂ cup breadcrumbs (fine)
¹⁄₄ cup fresh parsley
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₄ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
salt
1 loaf whole wheat bread
8 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

directions

Preheat broiler.
Mix first 7 ingredients and shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Saute in large skillet until browned and no longer pink.
In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme. Then, add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt.
Cut whole wheat bread in half on its side and then cut again width wise. Distribute meatballs in each bread piece. Then top with sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella over top and broil until cheese is brown and bubbly.