Description
Hearty oven baked meatball sandwiches bring classic Italian comfort to your dinner table. Melted cheese, savory meatballs, and crusty bread combine in a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 12 packages Carando Abruzzese Fresh Italian Meatballs
Breads:
- 4–6 hoagie rolls
Cheeses:
- 4–6 slices provolone cheese
- 6 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Sauces and Herbs:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) marinara sauce
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C), preparing a spacious baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Arrange meatballs across the foil-covered sheet, maintaining a one-inch separation between each piece. Roast for 15 minutes, then carefully rotate meatballs and continue cooking 14-17 minutes until reaching 185F (85C) internal temperature.
- Coat a casserole dish with light cooking spray. Position hoagie rolls inside, layering each base with a provolone cheese slice.
- Transfer thoroughly cooked meatballs into prepared rolls, generously coating with marinara sauce and distributing shredded mozzarella on top.
- Return assembled sandwiches to the oven, baking 10-15 minutes until cheese transforms into a smooth, molten layer.
- Optional: Activate broiler for 2-5 minutes to achieve a caramelized, golden-brown surface.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before presenting the hot, aromatic sandwiches.
Notes
- Enhance meatball moisture by mixing in grated onion or soaked breadcrumbs to prevent dryness and add extra flavor depth.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for lighter, diet-friendly options without compromising taste.
- Control portion sizes by using smaller rolls or creating mini meatball sliders for appetizer-style servings.
- Prepare meatballs ahead of time and freeze for quick weeknight meal assembly, saving precious cooking time.
- Prep Time: Not specified
- Cook Time: 41–52 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 46
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg