Name: Gunchie's Davenports Classic Meatball Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground beef; 0.5 cups Bread crumbs; 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 large Egg; 1 teaspoon Salt; 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon Dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 4 pieces Sub rolls; 8 slices Provolone cheese, sliced; 0.25 cups Romano cheese, grated

7 GLASS WINE PAIRING

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

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Guacamole

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Olives

Satisfy your craving with our Classic Meatball Sandwich—savory meatballs topped with marinara sauce, provolone, and Romano cheese. A deliciously comforting choice!

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.

Prepare Meatball Mixture

Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Form Meatballs

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and browned.

Bake Meatballs

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Sauté Aromatics

Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Simmer Sauce

Place 2-3 meatballs on each sub roll. Top with marinara sauce, a slice of provolone cheese, and a sprinkle of grated Romano cheese.

Assemble Sandwiches

If desired, place assembled sandwiches under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Melt Cheese

Serve hot and enjoy your Classic Meatball Sandwich!

Serve

Ground beef

Bread crumbs

Parmesan cheese

Parsley, chopped

Garlic, minced

Salt

Black pepper

Olive oil

Onion, chopped

Crushed tomatoes

Dried oregano

Sugar

Sub rolls

Provolone cheese, sliced

Romano cheese, grated