Classic Meatball Recipe
Satisfy your craving with our Classic Meatball Sandwich—savory meatballs topped with marinara sauce, provolone, and Romano cheese.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 5
Sauté Onions and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Sandwich Assembly
- 8
Assemble Sandwiches
Once the meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce to coat. Cut the sub rolls in half and place the meatballs inside each roll.
- 9
Add Cheese
Top each sandwich with provolone cheese and sprinkle with Romano cheese.
- 10
Melt Cheese (Optional)
For an extra touch, place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- 11
Serve
Serve the meatball sandwiches warm, and enjoy!