Ultimate Meatball Parmesan Sandwich

Ingredients

• Hoagie rolls (4, sliced in half lengthwise)
• Mozzarella cheese (2 cups, shredded)
• Marinara sauce (2 cups)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Egg (1, beaten)
• Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
• Breadcrumbs (1 cup)
• Ground beef (1 pound)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, but do not overwork the mixture.
3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
5. While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
6. Once the meatballs are done, carefully add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
7. Meanwhile, slice the hoagie rolls in half lengthwise and place them on a baking sheet.
8. Toast the rolls in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and crispy.
9. Remove the toasted rolls from the oven and spoon the meatballs along with the marinara sauce onto the bottom halves.
10. Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs.
11. Return the baking sheet to the oven and broil on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
12. Remove from the oven, place the top halves of the rolls on the sandwiches, and serve hot.