Meatballs & Greens on Ciabatta
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

It takes just 15 minutes to have this everyday easy sandwich ready. The shortcut secret: a package of frozen cooked meatballs.


Meatballs & Greens on Ciabatta

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Servings: Makes: 6 servings
Total Time: 15 mins
Related Categories: Dinner, Italian Sandwich, Lunch Sandwiches, Quick and Easy Dinners, Quick and Easy Italian Dishes
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/3  cup
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 1/4  cup
    lemon juice
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  • 1  bunch
    Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, large stems removed
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic
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    Salt and ground black pepper
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  • 1  16- to 18-oz. pkg.
    frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs, thawed*
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  • 1/2  of a small head
    romaine, cut-up or torn
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  • 6 
    ciabatta rolls, split and toasted
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Directions
1.
In a food processor or blender combine oil, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic; cover and process until finely chopped. Salt and pepper to taste.
2.
Transfer parsley mixture to a large skillet; add meatballs and heat through, covered, over medium heat, stirring and spooning sauce over meatballs occasionally.
3.
Place one ciabatta roll, toasted side up, on each plate. Top with romaine. Remove meatballs from skillet with a slotted spoon; place atop romaine. Drizzle warm parsley mixture atop.
4.
Makes: 6 servings
5.
Pantry Items: Olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper Tip: To speed up the heating of meatballs with the pasta, heat them first according to package directions. You won't need to thaw first.
Nutrition information
Calories 534, Total Fat 31 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Monounsaturated Fat 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 1002 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 20 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 61%, Calcium 13%, Iron 29%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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