Super Cheesy Meatball Sandwich
 
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San Marzano tomatoes, sautéed onion, garlic and Italian seasonings hugging a meatball sandwich with melty mozzarella. Need I say more?
Serves: 3
Ingredients
FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE:
  • ½ Yellow Onion, minced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp. Salted Butter
  • 14 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
  • ½ tbsp. Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt + Pepper, to taste
FOR THE SANDWICH:
  • 3 Baguette Rolls, cut in half
  • 12 oz. Fresh Mozzarella, melted
  • 6 tbsp. Pesto
  • 24 Meatballs, simmered in the tomato sauce
Instructions
  1. Add yellow onion, garlic, olive oil and salted butter to a sauté pan. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 - 4 minutes, or until softened. Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste. Adjust to your own preference, if needed.
  2. Add meatballs to the sauce. Cover, and allow to simmer for a minimum of 10 minutes in the sauce.
  3. Cut the baguettes in half and divide the fresh mozzarella evenly between the three. Toast until the cheese has melted.
  4. Place each toasted bread with cheese on a plate, slather each with pesto and top with warmed meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with grated parmesan and serve immediately.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/super-cheesy-meatball-sandwich/