Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 2 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 3/4 cups tomato-and-basil pasta sauce (such as Classico), divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
• 4 (6-inch) hoagie or French bread rolls, toasted if desired
• 1/2 cup preshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Combine sirloin, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup sauce, and salt in a bowl; shape mixture into 12 (1-inch) meatballs.
2. 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 6 minutes, browning on all sides. Drain well. Wipe pan with a paper towel.
3. 3. Return meatballs to the pan over medium-high heat. Add green bell pepper and onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. 4. Add 1 1/2 cups sauce; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Spoon meatball mixture into rolls; top with mozzarella cheese and, if desired, basil. Let stand 1 minute before serving to melt cheese.
5. Note: Nutritional analysis includes Sugars 5g.