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Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated May 7, 2009
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Here's a new take on the family favorite, using Italian bread instead of a round pizza crust. Ready as quickly as frozen pizza but with a fresh homemade taste!

Pizza-by-the-Yard

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Ingredients 4
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag (16 oz) frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs (about 32 meatballs)
  • 1 jar (26 oz) marinara or tomato pasta sauce
  • 1 loaf French bread (1 lb)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large microwavable bowl, place meatballs. Microwave on High 3 minutes. Cut meatballs in half; return to bowl. Stir in marinara sauce. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on High 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, set oven control to broil. Cut bread in half crosswise; cut each in half lengthwise, making 4 pieces. Place bread, cut side up, on ungreased large cookie sheet. If desired, toast lightly under broiler.
  • Step 
    3
    Spoon hot meatballs and sauce evenly onto bread. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. To serve, cut each piece in half.

Nutrition

470 Calories
19g Total Fat
25g Protein
53g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
470
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19g
29%
Saturated Fat
7g
37%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
1270mg
53%
Potassium
560mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
53g
18%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
8g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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