Ingredients
Meatballs
- 500 g beef mince
- 250 g pork mince
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Tomato Sauce
- 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried origanum
- salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich
- 4 sandwich rolls or baguettes
- 200 g mozzarella cheese shredded
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
Shape the Meatballs:
- Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into meatballs, about the size of a walnut.
- Place the meatballs on a plate or tray.
Cook the Meatballs:
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a little olive oil.
- Add the meatballs and cook them until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. You can also bake them in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes.
Prepare the Tomato Sauce:
- In a separate saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until they become translucent.
- Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and dried oregano.
- Simmer the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, or until it thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Sandwich:
- Cut the sandwich rolls or baguettes in half.
- Spoon some of the tomato sauce onto the bottom half of each roll.
- Place the cooked meatballs on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs.
- Place the top half of the rolls on each sandwich.
Serve:
- Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve your delicious meatball sandwiches hot, and enjoy!This recipe should make approximately 4 meatball sandwiches. Adjust the quantities based on your needs, and feel free to customize the sandwiches with additional toppings like sautéed onions, peppers, or your favorite condiments.
Nutrition Facts
Meatball sandwich
Amount per Serving
Calories
965
% Daily Value*
Fat
57
g
88
%
Saturated Fat
23
g
144
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
23
g
Cholesterol
222
mg
74
%
Sodium
1413
mg
61
%
Potassium
1043
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
54
g
18
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
57
g
114
%
Vitamin A
707
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
495
mg
50
%
Iron
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.