Meatball Hoagie Recipe
Five meatballs stuffed in a toasted baguette topped with Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce, and melted provolone cheese. Served with even more sauce for dipping.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Sauce
Hoagie Assembly
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into five equal-sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar, basil, and oregano. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Hoagie Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Hoagie
Slice the baguette lengthwise, leaving a hinge. Place the cooked meatballs inside the baguette, and pour the tomato sauce generously over the meatballs.
- 7
Add Cheese
Lay the provolone cheese slices over the meatballs and sauce, then place the hoagie under a broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Serve
Serve the meatball hoagie hot, with extra tomato sauce on the side for dipping.
