Italian Meatball Heroes

Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 - cup Italian Bread Crumbs
• 1/3 - cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 - teaspoon pepper
• 1 - pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 - Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 - cup (3 ounces) sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 - large green sweet pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 - can (28 ounces) Recipe Ready Crushed Tomatoes with Italian Herbs
• 6 - Italian or French rolls, split
• 1/2 - cup (2 ounces.) shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine crumbs, green onions and pepper. Add beef and mix well.
2. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Place in ungreased baking pan.
3. Bake for 10 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
4. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add mushrooms and sweet pepper and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
6. Stir in undrained tomatoes; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low.
7. Add meatballs and cook, uncovered, 4 to 5 minutes.
8. Spoon meatballs and sauce onto each roll.
9. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese.
10. Heat in oven 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.