Meatball Sandwich Recipe
Mom's meatballs (made with local beef & pork), marinara, provolone, French roll
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Finish Sauce
Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the chopped fresh basil and remove from heat.
Sandwich Assembly
- 7
Assemble Sandwiches
Slice the French rolls in half. Place a few meatballs on the bottom half of each roll, spoon over the marinara sauce, and top with a slice of provolone cheese.
- 8
Melt Cheese (Optional)
If desired, you can place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- 9
Serve
Close the sandwiches, serve warm, and enjoy!
