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Fried meatball marinara sub

Hand-rolled meatballs crisped in a pan, finished in homemade marinara, and piled onto a toasted hero with melted mozzarella.

Time
75min
Steps
5
Fried meatball marinara sub, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Contains milk, egg and wheat.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Marinara: warm the sliced garlic and chili in 2 tbsp olive oil, add the tomatoes and basil, and simmer 20 minutes. Season.

    2. 2

      Mix the meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Roll into 16 balls.

    3. 3

      Brown the meatballs in the remaining oil just to crisp the outsides.

    4. 4

      Drop them into the marinara and simmer 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

    5. 5

      Split and toast the rolls. Fill with meatballs and sauce, top with mozzarella and broil until melted.

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