
Spicy Italian Meatball Sub

Prepare yourself for subs bursting with flavor that'll have you exclaiming 'Mamma mia!' with every bite. Think of it as your uncle Vinny’s signature recipe, but perfected to a whole new level. Crafted with Italian love and care, these subs are infused with the finest rustic herbs, tangy Calabrian chiles, and a touch of magic to transport your taste buds straight to Sicily.
Spicy Italian Meatball Subs
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Ingredients
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2 slices crustless white bread, cut into small cubes
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½ cup whole milk
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½ pound ground pork
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1 pound ground beef
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1 medium yellow onion, minced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
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⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
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3 tablespoons Spicy Italian seasoning
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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¼ cup yellow onion, minced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Two 28-ounce cans of crushed tomatoes
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 French or Italian loaf
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Provolone cheese
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Parmesan cheese
For the meatballs
For the sauce
For the sandwich
Directions
In a small bowl, add bread cubes and milk.
With a stand mixer or by hand in a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients, including the wet bread cubes.
On a sheet pan, form meatballs a little larger than golfballs. Chill in fridge while preparing sauce.
In a large pot over med-high heat, briefly sauté onion, tomato paste and garlic. Add cans of crushed tomatoes, then salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to simmer.
Drop in meatballs and simmer until meatballs are completely cooked through and sauce has reduced to your desired thickness, about an hour.
Cut bread open and remove some of the inside to create a landing zone for the goods. Lightly toast.
Build as follows: Bottom bread, melted provolone cheese, meatballs and sauce, more melted provolone, parmesan, extra sauce, top bread. Cut into sharable slices and EAT!
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