Meatball Sandwich
Meatball Sandwich layers juicy, herbed beef meatballs in bright tomato sauce inside a lightly toasted baguette, finished with melted provolone. It’s hearty and comforting, with a garlicky aroma and a touch of Parmesan richness—perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or game-day crowd-pleaser.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Meatball Sandwich, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, and Italian seasoning; mix with your hands until well combined. Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs; place them in a baking dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- 4
Meanwhile, slice the baguette in half lengthwise and open it like a book. Remove and discard some of the bread from the inside to create a well for the meatballs.
- 5
Brush the baguette with olive oil; season with garlic powder and salt. Place the baguette on a baking sheet, opened, oiled sides up.
- 6
When the meatballs have 5 minutes of cooking time left, place the baguette in the oven until lightly toasted.
- 7
Meanwhile, warm the spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 8
Remove the meatballs from the oven. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to the sauce; stir gently to coat them with the sauce.
- 9
Spoon the meatballs and sauce into one side of the baguette, nestling the meatballs in the well; top with provolone cheese.
- 10
Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 11
Let cool slightly, then cut into 4 sandwiches.
- Calories 809.58 kcal High 40%
- Protein 38.12 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 77.78 g 28%
- Total Fat 36.26 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 13.94 g High 70%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 158.9 mg High 53%
- Sodium 1358.36 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 3.29 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 7.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.77 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 307.91 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 6.93 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 440.66 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 54.08 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 14.91 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Meatball Sandwich is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baguette, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 809.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Meatball Sandwich?
- It is an Italian sandwich recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Meatball Sandwich made of?
- The main ingredients are Baguette, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Meatball Sandwich?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Meatball Sandwich?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 809.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Meatball Sandwich easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Meatball Sandwich healthy?
- Meatball Sandwich has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 809.58 calories and 38.12 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1358.36 mg (59% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.94 g (70% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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