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
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Combine with Meatballs
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the marinara sauce and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
Sandwich Assembly
- 7
Prepare the Rolls
Slice the sub rolls in half and lightly toast them if preferred.
- 8
Assemble the Sandwiches
Place a few meatballs on the bottom half of each roll, spoon marinara sauce over the meatballs, and top with slices of provolone cheese. Sprinkle grated Romano cheese on top.
- 9
Melt the Cheese
If desired, place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Close the sandwiches with the top half of the rolls and serve immediately, enjoying your classic meatball sandwich!
