Classic Meatball Recipe
Satisfy your craving with our Classic Meatball Sandwich—savory meatballs topped with marinara sauce, provolone, and Romano cheese.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sandwich Assembly
- 9
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for 5 minutes.
- 10
Prepare Sub Rolls
Slice the sub rolls open without cutting all the way through.
- 11
Assemble Sandwiches
Place 2-3 meatballs along with sauce into each sub roll. Top each sandwich with 2 slices of provolone cheese and sprinkle with grated Romano cheese.
- 12
Melt Cheese
If desired, place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for 2-3 minutes to melt the provolone cheese.
