italian sausage meatball heroes
Fresh marinara sauce makes all the difference in these robust sandwiches. Look for it near the cheeses and fresh pasta at the supermarket. From Bon Appetit May 2007.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound italian sausages, casings removed
- 24 ounces purchased fresh marinara sauce, divided
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 oz)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh italian parsley, divided
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
- 4 - pieces french baguette, split horizontally (5- to 6-inches long)
- 1 cup coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella cheese, packed
How To Make italian sausage meatball heroes
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Step 2Mix sausage, 1/2 cup marinara, Parmesan, 2 tablespoons parsley, and 2 tablespoons basil in large bowl. Using wet hands, shape mixture into 8 meatballs.
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Step 3Bring 2 tablespoons parsley, 2 tablespoons basil, remaining marinara, and meatballs to boil in large skillet. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, turning often, about 20 minutes.
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Step 4Place baguette bottoms on baking sheet; spread each with about 2 tablespoons sauce from skillet. Cut meatballs in half in skillet; overlap 4 halves on each baguette bottom. Spoon remaining sauce over meatballs, then sprinkle mozzarella over, dividing equally.
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Step 5Bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and basil and cover with baguette tops.
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