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Nutrition per serving
Protein18% · 43g
Carbs39% · 92g
Fat43% · 45g
5g
Fiber
1500mg
Sodium
4.2g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
61th pctl
More protein than 61% of 1,366 meals
Protein density
4.2g /100cal
Leaner than 34% of meals
vs Beef average
9% heavier
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Avg933
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Potatoes
Tomato Paste
Onion
Fully Cooked Beef Meatballs
Asparagus
Chicken Stock Concentrate
Mozzarella Cheese
Italian Seasoning
Demi-Baguette
Marinara Sauce
Salt
Black Pepper
Sugar
Cooking Oil
Butter
How to make it
1
Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) to room temperature. Wash and dry produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges.
2
Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion; season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, 5-7 minutes.
Add tomato paste and half the Italian Seasoning. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and darkened, 30-60 seconds. TIP: If you like things spicy, add a pinch of chili flakes from your pantry.Add marinara, stock concentrate, ½ cup water (¾ cup for 4 servings), and a pinch of sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
4
Stir in meatballs. Reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook until sauce is very thick and meatballs are warmed through, 2-3 minutes more.Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper.
5
Once potatoes are done, remove sheet from oven.Toast baguettes, cut sides up, directly on middle rack until golden, 2-3 minutes.Spread softened butter onto cut sides of baguettes and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
6
Fill baguettes with meatballs and sauce; sprinkle tops with mozzarella. Return to top rack until cheese melts, 2-3 minutes.Divide meatball subs and potato wedges between plates. Serve.
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Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) to room temperature. Wash and dry produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges.
2
Step 2
Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
3
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion; season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, 5-7 minutes.
Add tomato paste and half the Italian Seasoning. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and darkened, 30-60 seconds. TIP: If you like things spicy, add a pinch of chili flakes from your pantry.Add marinara, stock concentrate, ½ cup water (¾ cup for 4 servings), and a pinch of sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
4
Step 4
Stir in meatballs. Reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook until sauce is very thick and meatballs are warmed through, 2-3 minutes more.Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper.
5
Step 5
Once potatoes are done, remove sheet from oven.Toast baguettes, cut sides up, directly on middle rack until golden, 2-3 minutes.Spread softened butter onto cut sides of baguettes and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
6
Step 6
Fill baguettes with meatballs and sauce; sprinkle tops with mozzarella. Return to top rack until cheese melts, 2-3 minutes.Divide meatball subs and potato wedges between plates. Serve.
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