Recipe: Italian Meatball Heroes

ITALIAN MEATBALL HEROES

1/3 cup CONTADINA Italian Bread Crumbs
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup (3 oz.) sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large green sweet pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 (28 oz.) can CONTADINA Recipe Ready Crushed Tomatoes with Italian Herbs
6 Italian or French rolls, split
1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese

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.

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.

Spoon meatballs and sauce onto each roll. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Heat in oven 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Servings: 6
Source: Contadina