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
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- 3
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a little olive oil and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Season
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Sandwich Assembly
- 7
Prepare Sub Rolls
Slice the sub rolls in half lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- 8
Fill with Meatballs
Spoon the meatballs and marinara sauce into each sub roll.
- 9
Add Cheese
Top each meatball-filled roll with provolone cheese slices and sprinkle with grated Romano cheese.
- 10
Melt Cheese
Place the sandwiches under a broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
