Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, New York Pizza Infused Olive Oil Blend, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and parsley. Mix just until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches each.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, working in batches if needed.
- Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Split the hoagie rolls and spread the cut sides with softened butter mixed with the remaining New York Pizza Infused Olive Oil Blend. Place the rolls cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Toast the rolls in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until lightly crisp.
- Add 4 meatballs to each roll, spoon over extra sauce, and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Return the sandwiches to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
- Finish with grated Parmesan and serve hot.
Notes
For a richer sandwich, let the meatballs simmer in the sauce a few extra minutes before assembling. If you want a softer roll, skip the final toast and just warm the bread before filling. Keep the flavor balanced by using enough sauce to coat the meatballs without flooding the sandwich. Do not use the banned health terms anywhere in companion copy, labels, or alternate drafts.
