Ingredients
4 servings
- •½ lb ground beef
- •½ lb Italian sausage
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 teaspoon garlic powder
- •1 teaspoon pepper
- •2 tablespoons dried basil
- •1 cup grated parmesan cheese, half for the meatballs, half for the boat topping
- •1 egg
- •½ cup breadcrumb
- •½ cup water
- •3 cups marinara sauce
- •1 italian bread loaf
- •3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, Shredded
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine beef, sausage, salt, garlic powder, pepper, basil, half of the parmesan, egg, bread crumbs, water. It works well to squish the mixture with your hands.
- Shape the meatballs into balls roughly larger than a golf ball, or desired size.
- Coat a large pan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Set aside meatballs and remove excess grease.
- Return the meatballs to the hot pan, add marinara sauce and simmer for 15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Cut a long rectangle through the top of the bread loaf and partially unstuff the loaf.
- Layer the bottom of the loaf with half the mozzarella, cooked meatballs, sauce, then top with the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 350˚F (180˚C).
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 869
- Carbohydrate: 82g
- Fat: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Sugar: 14g