The boyfriend and I have been endeavoring to eat healthier, cook more, and to that end, save more money. My requirement was that we get fresh food, lots of vegetables, and have at least one serving of fish each week (why? I don’t have a great reason – I like fish, and it has a lot of health benefits). Our first meal was a huge success, so I’m posting the “recipe” here. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• Meatless meatballs*
• Mozzarella cheese slices (or vegan equivalent)
• Basic marinara sauce, nothing too fancy
• Italian sub rolls

Directions:

1. Heat your meatballs according to package directions. Simmer or microwave in marinara sauce for the specified time (remember to cover if microwaving – hot marinara goes everywhere).
2. Use a spoon or clean fingers to create an indentation in your rolls. This way, your sandwiches will hold together better.
3. Press cheese slices (one or two per roll should suffice) into indentations.
4. Arrange your cooked meatballs and sauce onto your prepared rolls. I can fit about four meatballs on an average sub, and that’s a goodly proportioned sandwich, so you shouldn’t need more.
5. If you want to melt your sandwich, or if your meatballs are a little cold, pop them in the microwave for twenty to thirty seconds.

Eight meatballs makes two servings.

* There are many different meatless meatball brands, and all of the ones I’ve tried have been very tasty, so whichever you like should be fine (or, experiment and make your own). I like Trader Joe’s meatballs, but any seasoned soy based product will work.

Side Dish Suggestion:
Caesar salad with crushed black pepper and croutons.

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