Homemade Meatball Sandwich Recipe (Juicy, Saucy, and Cheesy)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or mix with pork for extra richness)
• ½ cup Breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup Milk
• 1 Egg
• ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (if browning meatballs)
• 1 can (28 oz) Crushed Tomatoes – San Marzano if you can
• 1 can (6 oz) Tomato Paste
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp Dried Basil
• ½ tsp Sugar (optional)
• Salt
• pepper
• 4 hoagie rolls or Italian sub rolls (use crusty bread)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or 8 slices provolone
• Butter or olive oil for brushing
• Fresh basil (optional garnish)