Hot Meatball Sandwiches

MAKES: 4

COOK TIME: 30 Min

If you've never made this deli sandwich favorite at home, then you're surely missing out 'cause it's even better when it's homemade! Our recipe for Hot Meatball Sandwiches uses some of our favorite classic ingredients to create a dish that's great for both lunch and dinner. In fact, you can even grab some of your favorite shredded cheese to sprinkle on top for an extra-special treat. One thing we guarantee: you won't want to settle for the deli shop's version after this!

What You'll Need

1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce, divided
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound ground beef
4 (6-inch) Italian sandwich rolls

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup of spaghetti sauce, bread crumbs, onion, cheese, egg, parsley, and garlic powder; mix well. Add ground beef to the mixture; mix well.
Shape into about 16 2-inch meatballs and arrange in a 9- x 13-inch baking pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and drain the liquid.
Pour remaining sauce over the meatballs and return to oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until hot and fully cooked. Serve on sandwich rolls.