This quick sandwich meal is perfect for the end of a busy day.

A perfect ending for a busy day. This quick menu can be prepared in no time. Enough for a gang, or halve the recipe for a smaller group. For a sweet ending, serve up purchased brownies with ice cream.

Your Menu: Serves 8

Easy Twice-Baked Meatballs

• Cooked Italian-blend mixed vegetables
• Fresh apple or pear wedges
• Purchased brownies with vanilla ice cream

Test Kitchen Tips:

Turn the menu into an appetizer supper by serving the meatballs with toothpicks along with cubed cheese and a jar of marinated vegetables.

Fresh fruit, such as apples or pears, are great to keep on hand for a snack. They also serve as a quick accompaniment for a weeknight meal.

Look for the Italian-blend mixed vegetables in the freezer section of your supermarket. It will be a mixture of zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, lima beans, and Italian green beans.

Shopping List:

• 1 32-ounce jar spaghetti sauce
• 12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 package hoagie buns
• 1 16-ounce package frozen Italian-blend mixed vegetables
• 4 to 6 fresh apples or pears
• Brownies from the bakery
• 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream

Pantry Items:

• Crushed red pepper

Equipment Needed:

• Measuring spoons
• 3-quart rectangular baking dish
• Rubber spatula
• Serving spoon
• Medium saucepan with lid
• Colander

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