Meatball Boats

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
  1/2 cup bread crumbs
  1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  1/4 cup milk
  1 large egg
  2 cloves minced garlic
  1 tsp dried oregano
  1 tsp dried basil
  1 tsp dried basil
  1 tsp salt
  1/2 tsp black pepper
  6 hoagie rolls
  2 cups marinara sauce
  1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  1/4 cup melted butter
  1 tsp garlic powder
  1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Meatball Boats

Preparation:

Heat oven to 375°F (190°F).
Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, milk, egg, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
Form small meatballs from the mixture, approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
While the meatballs are toasting, prepare the hoagie buns by cutting a V shape into the top of each bun.
Scoop out the bread to create a hollow “boat” in each bread.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the inside of each hoagie roll with the garlic butter.
Once the meatballs are cooked, place 3 to 4 meatballs in each “boat” on the hoagie roll.
Top the meatballs with marinara sauce and grated mozzarella cheese.
Place the filled hoagie rolls on a baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.