GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you're hungry again." -George Miller, Writer
The refrigerator light goes on...
I used to get meatball hoagies from the pizza joint when I was in high school. I was living in New Jersey at the time and there’s really nothing like eating a great meatball sub to push your comfort food buttons!
Tomato Sauces
I look for good quality bottled tomato sauces that have as little fat and calories as possible. The Newman’s Own is good and widely available, but there are so many lovely sauces that it is merely a matter of checking the nutrition information. Do look carefully because many sauces have added sugar and, while this can add calories, it can be very important if you are diabetic.
Finding one that is lower in sodium may take some experimentation, however. Because bottled tomato sauces are a matter of personal tastes, it may take a few tries for you to find one that is low in sodium but has a bright tomato flavor.
This recipe can easily be multiplied. You will need to make or purchase tomato sauce. You can make the sauce from canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, or make the low-acid tomato sauce. This doesn't make very good leftovers.
Place the meatballs and tomato sauce in a small (or larger) sauce pan and heat gently over medium heat.
While the sauce and meatballs are heating slice the hoagie roll open lengthwise and place under the broiler. Toast lightly.
Slice each meatball in half and place the 8 halves in the toasted hoagie roll. Top with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle the diced mozzarella over the top and place under the broiler for about 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
