Cheesy Italian Meatball Sub Recipe
Introduction
Consider this your sign to make a meal of your meatballs. Juicy Italian style meatballs, rich marinara, melty mozzarella and pesto get tucked into golden garlic bread, then finished with a generous sprinkle of parmesan. Now that’s amore!
Ingredients
Meatballs & Sauce
Garlic Bread Subs
Method
1
In a large bowl, combine the beef mince, pork mince, egg, breadcrumbs, Italian herbs, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix until just combined, then roll into 12 evenly sized meatballs
2
Heat the olive oil in a large deep frying pan or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir through the garlic and cook for another minute
3
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and marinara sauce, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, then carefully add the meatballs. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, gently turning the meatballs halfway through, until cooked through
4
Meanwhile, cut the Bakers Delight Baguette in half, then slice each half lengthways all the way through to create 4 long pieces
5
Mix together the melted butter, garlic and parsley, then generously brush over all four pieces of bread
6
Place the two bottom pieces onto a baking tray and top evenly with the torn mozzarella. Place the two top pieces alongside. Bake at 200°C (180°C fan-forced) for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the mozzarella has melted
7
Spread the pesto over the toasted top pieces
8
Spoon 6 meatballs onto each cheesy bread base, along with plenty of the marinara sauce. Sprinkle generously with grated parmesan and a little extra chopped basil
9
Place the pesto bread on top, then slice each large sandwich in half to make 4 garlic bread subs. Serve immediately while warm
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