Meatball Sandwich Recipe
Our famous meatballs with marinara sauce, mozzarella and roasted garlic aioli on focaccia bread
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Roasted Garlic Aioli
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into 12-15 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a little olive oil. Cook the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through.
Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Roasted Garlic Aioli
- 6
- 7
Make the Aioli
Once cooled, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a bowl, add mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until smooth.
Sandwich Assembly
- 8
Assemble the Sandwich
On a slice of focaccia, spread a generous amount of roasted garlic aioli. Top with cooked meatballs, marinara sauce, and slices of mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Finish and Serve
Top with another slice of focaccia, slice in half, and serve with extra marinara sauce on the side.