These Parmesan Meatball Sandwiches are made with delicious, homemade meatballs that are stuffed with parmesan cheese and cooked up in a flavorful tomato sauce. They’re topped with a cheesy layer of mozzarella and toasted to crispy, sandwich perfection!
Any football fans out there? We are a total football loving family, and are a house divided! My husband is an Auburn fan and I bleed red and black for my Georgia bulldawgs. Most of football season, though, we get along pretty well and even support each other’s teams. But when the south’s oldest rivalry takes place each November? Well, the claws come out, and the trash talk spews. 😉
I love making these meatball sandwiches for us to chomp on while watching a game. They are so yummy and everyone at my house loves them, including both of my kids. This recipe is also excellent for making spaghetti and meatballs! All you have to do is prepare some noodles instead of bread for sandwiches and you’ve got another delicious meal option!
With football here, it means fall is just around the corner! Who else is excited about that?! Y’all, I bought a pumpkin candle at Target the other day on September 1st because I just couldn’t wait any more. Football and pumpkin-everything are probably what I look forward to the most, though I used to look forward to boots, leggings, and sweaters. Fall is my favorite season for clothing, but I can’t really wear any of my fall wardrobe out here in Hawaii. I know I won’t be complaining in a few more months, though, when I start to see posts about snow back on the mainland! That is one thing I can definitely say I don’t miss. 😉
Have a great weekend, y’all, and be sure to come back tomorrow for Saturday Night Fever, my new recipe link party gig! It goes live at 6 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday nights, or 3 p.m. Hawaii time if you happen to be out here on the islands, too!
Parmesan Meatball Sandwiches
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage
- 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion,, diced
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
- 2 cloves garlic,, minced
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper
For the sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic,, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oregano
For sandwiches:
- French bread rolls
- sliced mozzarella or provolone cheese
Instructions
- Combine italian sausage, ground beef, onion, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, 2 cloves minced garlic, egg, and salt and pepper in a bowl, mixing well. Form into meatballs (about 18-20).
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook about 6 minutes, turning to ensure meatballs are browned on all sides.
- Remove meatballs from pan. Add in 2 cloves minced garlic to the same pan and sauté for 30 seconds. Add in tomatoes, italian seasoning, and oregano.
- Return meatballs to pan and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Turn on oven broiler.
- On a cookie sheet, top sliced french bread rolls with 3-4 meatballs and sauce. Place slices of cheese over the top of meatballs. Broil sandwiches in the oven for about 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted and dotted with brown. Enjoy!
Faye Wilkerson says
Ole Miss fan here. But I always cheer for SEC teams. Your Meatball Subs will be a hit while watching the game. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Margaret says
Saw your Meatball Sub on Time to Sparkle, it looks wonderful. I had to pin. Thanks.
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says
Hmm, this looks really tasty, I could eat it right now. Delicious!! This has been featured as one of my favourites over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. Stop by, grab a button and link up again with us this week. Have a great day!
Ashlyn says
Yay Laura! Thank you so much!! So happy to be featured. Headed over to the party right now. 🙂
Jessica says
Stopping by from http://www.liverandomlysimle.com and now…I am drooling in my keyboard…YUM! I am going to have to try this asap! Ill let you know how it goes after I make them!! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
Have a blessed day!
Jess
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Jess! And yes, please do let me know how you like them! 🙂
Leandra says
The hubs would love these, will certainly be making them! #moonlightandmsonjars linky
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Leandra! Hope y’all enjoy them!
Pure Grace Farms says
I have been looking forward to the college football season this year even though we have lost our beloved coach to the the Huskies. Go Broncos! Your meatball sandwiches look amazing. I could see me wrapping up a few of these and heading for the game! I’ve recently started co-hosting Foodie Fridays and would be honored if you would come by and share your fabulous recipe. The party starts Thursday 9 pm EST. Hope to see your there!
Shari
http://puregracefarms.com/
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much! These would be great for watching a Broncos game, though I’d have to say Go Falcons! 😉 And I LOVE the Foodie Fridays party! I’m so glad you’re hosting now! 🙂
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
Yum! Those look so much better than the subway ones 🙂
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much, Steph!
Mila says
You’ve had me at ‘parmesan” ! 😉
xx
Mila
Ashlyn says
Girl, I am a parmesan lover, too! Definitely one of the best cheeses. 😉
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
These look fabulous! LSU fans over here!!
Ashlyn says
Thanks Jaren! And Go Dawgs! 😉
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
This looks insanely good! I love spaghetti and meatballs too and wouldn’t mind having this on back to back days 🙂
Ashlyn says
That sounds like a great plan, Bianca! Great way to get two meals out of one recipe! 🙂