Meatball Sandwich

Meatballs in tomato sauce with melted cheese on a lightly toasted baguette.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 781 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 French baguette
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 pinch salt, or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.75 cup bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined. Shape mixture into 12 meatballs, and place in a baking dish.

Step 3

Bake meatballs in the preheated oven until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

Step 4

When the meatballs have 5 minutes left, slip the baguette into the oven and cook until lightly toasted.

Step 5

Meanwhile, warm spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 6

Remove meatballs from the oven. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the hot sauce; mix gently to coat with sauce.

Step 7

Spoon meatballs and sauce into one side of the baguette, nestling meatballs in the well. Top with slices of provolone cheese.

Step 8

Return to the oven until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 9

Cool slightly, then cut into 4 sandwiches.

Step 10

While the meatballs are cooking, cut baguette in half lengthwise and open like a book. Remove and discard some of the bread from the inside to make a well for the meatballs.

Step 11

Brush baguette with olive oil and season with garlic powder and salt. Place baguette on a baking tray, open and with the oiled sides facing up.