Hearty Italian Meatball Sub with Marinara

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 cup breadcrumbs, plain
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 1 unit egg, beaten
• 4 units sub rolls, toasted
• 8 slices provolone cheese

• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon basil, dried
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
3. 03
   Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. 04
   Bake the meatballs in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. 05
   While the meatballs are baking, prepare the marinara sauce. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. 06
   Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 07
   Once the meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for another 5 minutes.
8. 08
   To assemble the subs, place 4-5 meatballs in each toasted sub roll. Spoon additional marinara sauce over the meatballs.
9. 09
   Top each sub with two slices of provolone cheese. Place the subs on a baking sheet and bake for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. 10
    Serve the meatball subs hot, with additional marinara sauce on the side if desired.