Meatball Parm Hero Or Sub

 

Meatball Parm Hero Or Sub

Ingredients

2 pounds Italian-style meatballs

3 cups tomato sauce or marinara sauce

2 large loaves Italian bread

¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 pound mozzarella cheese, freshly grated or shredded

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and position the oven rack in the middle.

Warm the Meatballs and Sauce:
Place the meatballs and tomato sauce in a saucepan or pot over medium heat.

Cook until the meatballs are heated all the way through and the sauce is hot.

Prepare the Cheese:
Grate the mozzarella cheese and set it aside.

Prepare the Bread:
Slice the Italian loaves lengthwise and place them cut-side up on a large baking sheet.

Spread about 2 cups of the warm tomato sauce evenly over the inside of the bread.

Assemble the Meatball Subs:
Arrange the heated meatballs evenly over the sauced bread.

Top generously with the grated mozzarella, then sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

Bake Until Golden and Bubbly:
Place the assembled subs in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the mozzarella is fully melted and bubbling and the edges of the bread are lightly toasted.

Slice and Serve:
Remove from the oven and let the sandwiches cool for a minute or two.

Cut each large loaf in half to make four approximately 8-inch meatball subs.

Serve hot with extra tomato sauce on the side if desired.