Entrée: United States – Classic Meatball Sandwich

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

4 hoagie rolls
12–16 vegan meatballs
2 cups (480 ml) marinara sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
1–2 cups (240–480 ml) shredded vegan mozzarella or provolone
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Warm marinara sauce in a saucepan; add meatballs and simmer 5–8 minutes until heated through.
2. If using, sauté onion in olive oil until soft and slightly caramelized; fold into the sauce.
3. Slice hoagie rolls lengthwise, place on a baking sheet, and toast 3–5 minutes in the oven until just crisp.
4. Spoon meatballs and sauce into each roll, sprinkle generously with vegan cheese.
5. Bake subs 6–8 minutes until cheese melts and edges are crisp.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve hot.