Ingredients for Italian Sausage Meatball Heroes
- Italian Sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian Parsley
- Fresh Basil
- French Baguettes
- Mozzarella Cheese
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How to Make Italian Sausage Meatball Heroes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, gently combine 1 lb Italian sausage meat, 1/2 cup marinara sauce, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil.
- Using wet hands, shape the mixture into 8 meatballs.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
- Add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and the remaining marinara sauce (about 1 1/2 cups) to the skillet.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through, turning occasionally.
- While meatballs simmer, slice 4 baguette rolls in half lengthwise.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of the simmering sauce on the bottom half of each baguette.
- Remove meatballs from the skillet and cut each in half. Arrange 4 halves on each baguette bottom.
- Spoon the remaining sauce over the meatballs.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the meatballs.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with remaining parsley and basil.
- Top with the baguette tops and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
119 g
Sugar
80g
Fat
92g
Carbs
23g
