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Comforting Oven Baked Meatball Sandwiches


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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: None

Description

A hearty and cozy meal featuring tender meatballs and rich pasta sauce stuffed in warm sandwich rolls, perfect for family gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

  • Sandwich rolls (cut with one side intact)
  • Cooked meatballs (your favorite recipe or frozen)
  • Pasta sauce (homemade or jarred)
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Place your frozen or homemade cooked meatballs in a large pot.
  3. Cover the meatballs generously with pasta sauce, swirling to coat.
  4. Gently fold the meatballs with the sauce and heat on low-medium, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
  5. Carefully fill each sandwich roll with 4-5 meatballs, depending on size.
  6. Top each filled roll with extra pasta sauce, letting it drizzle over the edges.
  7. Place the filled rolls closely together on your baking sheet.
  8. Shower the top of each sandwich with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.

Notes

For added flavor, try spicy Italian with red pepper flakes or BBQ sauce variations.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg