Juicy homemade meatballs, saturated in a robust marinara sauce, topped with shredded mozzarella and heated until it all melts together. Wrapped snugly inside a toasted Italian bread loaf, this is your homemade version of the eat-out classic.
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
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Form the mixture into 2 inches meatballs. Set aside.
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Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray or a bit of olive oil.
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Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking tray, ensuring they are not touching each other. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until entirely cooked.
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While the meatballs cook, heat the marinara sauce in a pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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After baking, transfer the meatballs into the simmering marinara sauce. Let them simmer for an additional 10 minutes to absorb more flavors of the sauce.
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While the meatballs simmer, prepare the Italian bread by toasting each halved piece on a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil until golden. Set aside.
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Assemble each sub by placing a generous spoonful of sauce on the lower half of the toasted bread, arrange a couple of meatballs on top, add another layer of sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat for the remaining subs.
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Put all assembled subs in a baking dish and broil in the oven for about 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately while hot.