Meatball Sub Sandwich with NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil Marinade
Get ready for the ultimate comfort food with this Meatball Sub Sandwich, made irresistible with the bold flavors of NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil. The olive oil, infused with Italian herbs and garlic, marinates the tender meatballs, elevating their flavor to pizzeria perfection. Layered with tangy marinara, gooey melted mozzarella, and nestled in a toasty sub roll, this sandwich is everything you love about Italian-American cuisine in handheld form.
Each bite delivers a savory symphony of juicy meat, rich sauce, and a burst of herbaceous goodness from the infused olive oil. Whether youโre serving it as a hearty lunch, a quick dinner, or game-day fare, this sub sandwich is guaranteed to impress. Just have some napkins readyโitโs messy in the best way possible!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 1 pound
- Ground Pork: 1/2 pound
- Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup, grated
- NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Marinara Sauce: 2 cups
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Sub Rolls: 4, split and toasted
Instructions
Equipment: Mixing bowl, baking sheet, skillet, tongs.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture (5 minutes):
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, 2 tablespoons of NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Form and Bake Meatballs (25 minutes):
- Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- Simmer in Marinara (10 minutes):
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil over medium heat. Add marinara sauce and baked meatballs, simmering for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Assemble the Sandwiches (5 minutes):
- Spoon meatballs and sauce onto toasted sub rolls. Top with shredded mozzarella and broil in the oven for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Skillet
- Tongs
Notes
Cooking these meatballs is like crafting edible treasures. The aroma of NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil and marinara bubbling away will have your neighbors sniffing around. Just donโt forget to toast the rolls for that extra crunchโitโs the cherry on top!