Perhaps there is nothing more beloved than the classic Italian meatball sandwich. It’s basically everything that’s good and right in the world, sandwiched between a buttery baguette. And this one’s extra special thanks to melty mozzarella and a homemade tomato sauce! More familiar with the grab-n-go lunch sandwich? This one turns the deli version totally dinner-worthy thanks to a side of roasted potato wedges. Yep, that’s one sublime sub!
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12 ounce
Potatoes
1 unit
Yellow Onion
2 unit
Demi-Baguette
(Contains Soy, Wheat)
10 ounce
Ground Beef
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains Wheat)
1 tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
1.5 ounce
Tomato Paste
2.5 ounce
Marinara Cup
1 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
½ cup
Mozzarella Cheese
(Contains Milk)
1 tablespoon
Cooking Oil
0.13 teaspoon
Sugar
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains Milk)
Salt
Pepper
• Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) to room temperature. Wash and dry produce. • Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel, and finely dice half the onion (whole onion for 4). Halve baguettes lengthwise, stopping before you get all the way through.
• Lightly oil a baking sheet. Toss potatoes on one side of prepared sheet (whole sheet for 4 servings) with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. • Roast on top rack for 5 minutes. (You’ll add more to the sheet then.)
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine beef*, panko, 2 tsp Italian Seasoning (4 tsp for 4 servings), salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4), and pepper. Form into 6 equal-size meatballs (12 for 4). • Once potatoes have roasted 5 minutes, remove sheet from oven. Carefully add meatballs to empty side. (For 4, leave potatoes roasting; add meatballs to a second sheet and roast on middle rack.) Return to top rack, tossing halfway through, until everything is browned and cooked through, 18-20 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion; season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, 5-7 minutes. • Add tomato paste and remaining Italian Seasoning. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and darkened, 30-60 seconds. TIP: If you like things spicy, add a pinch of chili flakes from your pantry. • Add marinara, stock concentrate, ½ cup water (¾ cup for 4 servings), and a pinch of sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2-3 minutes. • Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper.
• Once potatoes and meatballs are done, remove sheet from oven. • Toast baguettes, cut sides up, directly on middle rack until golden, 2-3 minutes. • Spread softened butter onto cut sides of baguettes and season with a pinch of salt and pepper
• Transfer meatballs to pan with sauce; gently turn to coat. • Place toasted baguettes on sheet with potato wedges. (For 4 servings, place baguettes on sheet used for meatballs.) Fill baguettes with meatballs and sauce; sprinkle tops with mozzarella. Return to top rack until cheese melts, 2-3 minutes. • Divide meatball subs and potato wedges between plates. Serve.