Meatball Boats

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 26 minutes
Total Time: 41 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 8 mini hoagie rolls
• 12 slices Asiago cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prep a baking pan with nonstick spray.
2. Prepare the Meatballs:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to work the ingredients together.
3. Form Meatballs:
   • Use an ice cream scoop to form the mixture into meatballs. This recipe yields about 28 to 30 meatballs.
4. Sear the Meatballs:
   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Add the meatballs one at a time to the heated skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are seared on all sides.
5. Bake the Meatballs:
   • Place the seared meatballs on a parchment-covered baking pan and transfer to the preheated oven.
   • Bake for 12 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
6. Prepare the Rolls:
   • Cut an oval on the top of each hoagie roll, leaving about 1/2 inch on the ends and sides.
   • Use a knife to hollow out the top of each roll.
7. Add Cheese and Bake:
   • Place the rolls on the baking pan and lay 1 slice of Asiago cheese in the hollowed-out area of each roll.
   • Return the pan to the oven and bake for 8 minutes.
8. Assemble the Subs:
   • Add 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on top of the cheese in each roll.
   • Place 3 meatballs on top of the sauce in each roll.
   • Add more marinara sauce on top of the meatballs.
   • Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the marinara sauce.
9. Final Bake:
   • Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Serve: Enjoy your delicious Crockpot Italian Meatball Subs!

These meatball subs are a flavorful and hearty treat that will satisfy your cravings. Perfect for a family dinner or gathering with friends!