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Italian Meatball Sandwiches

The best meatball sub that you can make right at home with an easy homemade marinara!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • ¾ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 demi baguettes toasted, for serving
  • 4 ounces mozzarella sliced
For the marinara
  • 1 28-ounce can tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Pinch of sugar optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, shallot, garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan and egg. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch meatballs, forming about 18-20 meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add meatballs, in batches, and cook until all sides are browned, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and sugar, if using.
  5. Reduce heat to low and add tomato sauce and meatballs to the skillet, simmering until the sauce has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  6. To assemble the sandwich, place 3-4 meatballs and a spoonful of marinara into each baguette. Top with sliced mozzarella and place into oven and bake until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately.