Mini Meatball Heroes by Giada

Ingredients

MEATBALLS

• 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

SANDWICHES

• 12 (3-3 1/2 inch)  Italian rolls, split, warm
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 3 ounces sliced provolone cheese

Directions

1. 1

   To make the meatballs, whisk the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl to blend.

2. 2

   Stir in the cheese and bread crumbs.

3. 3

   Mix in the meats.

4. 4

   Using about 2 tablespoons meat for each, shape into 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inch meatballs. Set aside.

5. 5

   Heat the oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Working in batches, add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain off excess oil.

7. 7

   Add the marinara sauce and simmer over medium-low heat until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   To make the sandwiches: spoon the hot meatballs with some sauce over the bottoms of the the rolls.

10. 10

    Place 1/2 slice provolone on the top of meatballs and sprinkle with Parmesan.

11. 11

    Spread more sauce of the rolls tops, the flod the tops of the rolls over and serve.