Meatball Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- 3
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
Sandwich Assembly
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 5
Add Marinara Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, pour marinara sauce over them in the skillet. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- 6
Prepare Rolls
Slice the sub rolls in half and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toast in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes.
- 7
Assemble Sandwiches
Remove the rolls from the oven, then place 3-4 meatballs in each roll with a generous amount of marinara sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- 8
Melt Cheese
Return the assembled sandwiches to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve hot.