Easy Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 bag Italian-style meatballs (try Publix Italian Style Meatballs)
• 1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce (try Bertolli Olive Oil & Garlic Sauce)
• Sub rolls (try Arnold Sub Plain Rolls, 6-count)
• 8 oz sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 TBSP butter, softened
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Dried Italian seasoning, to taste
• Grated parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)
• Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Pour the sauce into a large saucepan or pot over medium heat.
2. Add the meatballs directly to the sauce. Stir to coat, then cover and simmer on low for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated all the way through.
3. While the meatballs are simmering, mix the softened butter with a shake of garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Spread onto the cut sides of the sub rolls.
4. Toast the rolls under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until golden and slightly crispy. Keep an eye on them — they go from toasted to burnt fast.
5. Spoon 4–5 meatballs onto each roll and add a generous scoop of sauce.
6. Top with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle on some parmesan if you like.
7. Broil the assembled sandwiches for another 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if you're feeling fancy, and serve immediately.