MINI MEATBALL HEROES BY GIADA

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This recipe comes from Giada De Laurentiis. Mmmmmm....this is on the table in less than an hour! You can use any combination of meats to equal 1-1/2 pounds.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 12 mini sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 small onion, grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 large egg
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
6 ounces ground beef
6 ounces ground veal
6 ounces ground pork
1/3 cup olive oil
26 ounces marinara sauce
12 (3 -3 1/2 inch) Italian rolls, split, warm
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 ounces sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

  • To make the meatballs, whisk the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl to blend.
  • Stir in the cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Mix in the meats.
  • Using about 2 tablespoons meat for each, shape into 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inch meatballs. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches, add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain off excess oil.
  • Add the marinara sauce and simmer over medium-low heat until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To make the sandwiches: spoon the hot meatballs with some sauce over the bottoms of the the rolls.
  • Place 1/2 slice provolone on the top of meatballs and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Spread more sauce of the rolls tops, the flod the tops of the rolls over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 784.4, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7.5, Protein 15.6

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