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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Sauce
Sub Assembly
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
Tomato Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add the Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Combine Meatballs with Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the sauce, and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes to soak up the flavors.
Sub Assembly
- 7
Prepare the Sub Rolls
Slice the sub rolls in half lengthwise, but do not cut all the way through.
- 8
Assemble the Meatball Subs
Place a few meatballs on the bottom half of each sub roll. Spoon some tomato sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Melt the Cheese
Place the assembled subs under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm.