Cheesy Sausage Meatball Sub
with Baked Italian Zucchini Sticks
This hearty meatball sub is comfort food perfection! Juicy, flavourful meatballs are nestled in a toasty sandwich roll, smothered in rich marinara sauce, and topped with a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Paired with crispy, golden-brown breaded zucchini fries, this meal strikes a delicious balance of indulgent and wholesome. Perfect for a family dinner or game-day spread!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
250 g
Mild Italian Sausage, uncased
½ cup
Marinara Sauce
(May contain traces of: Fish, Soy, Egg, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Crustaceans, Gluten, Sesame, Milk, Wheat, Mustard)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
4 g
Garlic Salt
(May contain traces of: Soy, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Sesame, Milk, Wheat, Mustard, Triticale, Peanuts)
2 unit(s)
Sandwich Bun
(Contains: Wheat, Barley May contain traces of: Soy, Tree nuts, Sesame)
¾ cup
Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit(s)
Zucchini
4 tbsp
Italian Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Milk, Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye, Sesame, Soy May contain traces of: Fish, Soy, Egg, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Crustaceans, Mustard, Triticale, Peanuts)
2 tbsp
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Egg, Mustard May contain traces of: Fish, Soy, Sulphites, Crustaceans, Gluten, Sesame, Milk, Wheat, Mustard)
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Oil*
0.12 tsp
Salt*
0.12 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Halve buns.
- Trim, then cut zucchini in half crosswise. Cut into 1/4-inch sticks.
- To a large bowl, add pork, 4 tbsp (1/2 cup) breadcrumbs, half the Parmesan (all for 4 servings) and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) garlic salt. (TIP: If you prefer a firmer meatball, add an egg to the mixture!) Season with pepper, then combine.
- Roll mixture into 8 equal-sized meatballs (16 for 4 servings).
- On a foil-lined baking sheet, arrange meatballs.
- Bake in the middle of the oven until golden-brown and cooked through, 10-12 min.**
- Meanwhile, heat a small pot over medium heat. When hot, add marinara sauce.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, 3-4 min.
- Stir in 1 tbsp (2tbsp) butter. Season with pepper, if desired.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour remaining breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan into a shallow dish.
- Season zucchini with salt and pepper, then coat zucchini all over with mayo.
- Working with one piece at a time, press into breadcrumbs to coat completely.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then zucchini. Cook, turning every 1 min, until tender and all sides are golden, 4-5 min.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, then season with salt.
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange buns cut-side up, then top with cheese.
- Cook on the top rack for, until golden and cheese is melted, 3-4 min. (TIP: Keep an eye on buns so they don't burn!)
- Divide meatballs between the bottom bun, then top with half the marinara sauce. Close with top bun.
- Cut sadwiches in half in desired.
- Divide sandwiches and zucchini fries between plates.
- Serve the remaining marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
