Basil Provolone Meatball Heroes
Meatballs simmered in a flavorful sauce are nestled in soft rolls and topped with melted cheese for a homemade meatball parm hero. Basil Provolone Meatball Heroes is an easy lunch or dinner recipe.
Servings: 4
Calories: 568kcal
Ingredients
- 1 jar ( 24-26 ounces ) marinara sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil OR 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 slices deli-sliced provolone cheese halved
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In medium saucepot over medium-high heat combine marinara sauce, Balsamic and sugar. Cook until hot and bubbly.
- Meanwhile, in bowl combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, chopped basil, salt and pepper. Shape into 8 meatballs.
- Carefully stir uncooked meatballs into sauce. Be sure that the meatballs are completely covered with the sauce.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- If desired, toast hoagie rolls either in oven or under broiler until golden.
- Cut each meatball in half. Arrange 4 meatball halves, flat sides down, and sauce, on each roll.
- Top with Provolone cheese and fresh basil leaves. Serve any additional sauce on the side for dipping.
- Makes 4 heroes.
Nutrition
Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 5mg