Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsParavicini's Italian BistroMeatball Sandwich Recipe

Meatball Sandwich Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Homemade meatballs on a toasted hoagie bun with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Meatball Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Form Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Bake Meatballs

    Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare Marinara Sauce

    While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.

  2. 6

    Toast Hoagie Buns

    Slice the hoagie buns lengthwise and toast them in the oven for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden.

  3. 7

    Assemble Sandwiches

    Once the meatballs are done, place 3-4 meatballs in each toasted hoagie bun, spoon marinara sauce over the meatballs, and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

  4. 8

    Melt Cheese

    Return the assembled sandwiches to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  5. 9

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, then serve warm.

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