Name: Turkey Meatball Garlic Bread Heroes
Cook time: 1 1/2 hours
Total time: 1 1/2 hours
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in purée; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from 5 to 6 slices firm white sandwich bread); 2/3 cup whole milk; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano (about 5 ounces); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds ground turkey (not breast meat); 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano; 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 12 hot dog or long potato buns or hoagie rolls; An instant-read thermometer

Turkey Meatball Garlic Bread HeroesLara Ferroni

One look at these meatball subs and you might be inclined to bypass an entire summer's worth of burgers and dogs. Heroes, hoagies, subs, grinders—regardless of what you call them, we guarantee this recipe will be an instant crowd favorite thanks to toasted garlic-butter buns piled high with tender meatballs and tangy tomato sauce. Although you may be tempted to head for the grill, opt for your oven broiler instead and avoid the need for skewers or special grill baskets.

Editor's Note: This recipe is part of Gourmet's Modern Menu for Summer Fair Favorites. Menu also includes Fried Onion Dippers with Balsamic Ketchup and Frozen Chocolate-Dipped Bananas with Peanut Brittle.

Cooks' Notes:

•Tomato sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and chilled in an airtight container. Reheat before using, thinning with water, if necessary, to desired consistency.
•Garlic butter can be made up to 2 days ahead and chilled in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before using.
•Meatballs can be formed 1 day ahead. Put them on a wax paperlined baking sheet, cover them tightly with plastic wrap, and chill.

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