Meatball Sandwich

Ingredients

Contains: egg, milk, wheat (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 French baguette
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch salt, or to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 4 slices provolone cheese

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.

2. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, parsley, Parmesan, beaten egg, garlic powder, and salt until just combined. Shape into about 12 meatballs and set them on the sheet.

3. Bake the meatballs for about 15 minutes, until browned and an instant-read thermometer in the thickest one reads 160°F (71°C). Remove from the oven.

4. While the meatballs bake, warm the spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

5. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer gently for 5 minutes to coat them.

6. Split the baguette lengthwise and brush the cut sides with the olive oil. Toast them cut side up on a baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly golden.

7. Cut the baguette into four equal sandwiches. Spoon meatballs and sauce onto the bottom halves.

8. Top each sandwich with a slice of provolone and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese melts. Close the sandwiches and serve hot.