Meatball Or Sausage Sandwich Recipe
Meatballs or Italian Sausage with sautéed peppers, onions, Ricco's marinara & Italian cheeses on a toasted hoagie roll
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sautéed Vegetables
Marinara Sauce
Assembly
Method
Preparing the Meatballs
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
With your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
Sautéing the Vegetables
- 4
Prepare Vegetables
Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Heat Marinara Sauce
In a saucepan, heat the Ricco's marinara sauce over low heat until warmed through.
- 7
Add Meatballs to Sauce
Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer for 5 minutes.
Assembling the Sandwiches
- 8
Prepare Hoagie Rolls
Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- 9
Fill Rolls
Place a few meatballs on each hoagie roll, top with sautéed peppers and onions, and spoon marinara sauce over them.
- 10
Add Cheese
Sprinkle Italian cheeses on top of the filled rolls.
- 11
Toast Sandwiches
Place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.