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The Perfect Meatball Sandwich
5 from 3 votes

The Perfect Meatball Sandwich

This is The Perfect Meatball Sandwich, made on toasted, buttery garlic bread, with an easy homemade marinara sauce and my favorite beef and sausage meatballs.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 668 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

Quick Marinara Sauce
  • 1 San Marzano Tomatoes 28-ounce can, whole
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 7 cloves garlic peeled and slivered or minced
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
  • Pinch red pepper flakes crushed
  • 1 basil or ¼ teaspoon dried basil, large fresh sprig
Meatball Sandwich
  • 4 French roll
  • butter
  • garlic powder
  • 12 meatballs fully cooked and warmed, up to 16 large
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • basil optional for topping, fresh

Instructions

Quick Marinara Sauce
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  1. With an immersion blender, food processor, or blender, process tomatoes until mostly pureed--the texture of chunky salsa. You can also turn the tomatoes out into a bowl and crush them with your hands (don't discard the juices).
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and cook just until it starts to turn lightly golden--watch carefully so it doesn't burn! Add the tomatoes and their juices to the skillet along with water, salt, sugar, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sprig of basil. Cover with splatter screen and bring to a good simmer, turning up the heat if necessary. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes until sauce is thickened. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  3. Remove basil sprig.
Meatball Sandwiches
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Butter both sides of your French rolls and sprinkle garlic powder over the top. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly toasted.
  2. Add a couple tablespoons of sauce to both sides of each French roll and top with 3 to 4 meatballs and 1/4 cup of mozzarella. Bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  3. Add fresh basil if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • This makes enough sauce for 4 to 5 sandwiches. Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for 2 to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag.

Nutrition Information

Calories 668kcal (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 668

% Daily Value*

Calories 668kcal 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.