MEATBALL PARTY SUB

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I've made these meatballs for years to use in this sandwich or to toss into spaghetti sauce. The big sub is a great conversation piece and tasty treat at football parties. - Colleen Edelsward, Woodinville, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 envelope spaghetti sauce mix, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, 2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce mix and salt. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 20-24 meatballs. , In a large skillet, cook meatballs until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, water and remaining spaghetti sauce mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. , Meanwhile, warm the bread. Cut a thin slice off the top; hollow out bottom of loaf, leaving a 3/8-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Spoon meatballs and sauce into bread shell; replace top. Slice, serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.