Classic Meatball Recipe
Satisfy your craving with our Classic Meatball Sandwich—savory meatballs topped with marinara sauce, provolone, and Romano cheese. A deliciously comforting choice!
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Combine Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 3
Brown Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
Sauté Onions and Garlic
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 5
Make the Sauce
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Add Meatballs
Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 7
Finish Sauce
Stir in the chopped basil and adjust seasoning to taste.
Sandwich Assembly
- 8
Prepare Rolls
Slice the sub rolls open and lightly toast them if desired.
- 9
Assemble Sandwiches
Place 2-3 meatballs on each roll, spoon marinara sauce over the meatballs, and top with provolone cheese slices. Sprinkle grated Romano cheese on top.
- 10
Melt Cheese
Place the sandwiches under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Serve
Remove from the broiler, let cool slightly, then serve warm.