Stacked Italian Meatball and Provolone Sandwich

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Hearty Italian meatballs layered with provolone cheese and marinara sauce on a toasted hoagie roll, perfect for a satisfying sandwich meal. This Italian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, Italian breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large beaten egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly and form into sixteen 1.5-inch meatballs.
  2. Step 2: Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.
  3. Step 3: Warm 2 cups marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the baked meatballs and simmer gently for 5 minutes to absorb the sauce.
  4. Step 4: Cut 4 hoagie rolls lengthwise without slicing all the way through. Drizzle each cut side with 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly distributed among the rolls.
  5. Step 5: Place 4 meatballs on each roll, spooning extra marinara sauce over them, then top with 2 slices of provolone cheese per sandwich. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and is bubbly.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately for a warm, stacked Italian sandwich experience.

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