Classic Meatball Recipe
Satisfy your craving with our Classic Meatball Sandwich—savory meatballs topped with marinara sauce, provolone, and Romano cheese. A deliciously comforting choice!
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Assembly
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- 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 about 25-30 minutes, until cooked through and browned.
Marinara Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in the chopped fresh basil before serving.
Assembly
- 8
Assemble Sandwiches
Slice the sub rolls or Italian bread open. Place 2-3 meatballs in each roll, spoon marinara sauce over the meatballs, and top with provolone cheese slices.
- 9
Melt Cheese
Optionally, place the assembled sandwiches under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle grated Romano cheese over the top and serve hot.
