1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Make Meatballs:
a. Mix Ingredients: – In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
b. Shape Meatballs: – Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
c. Cook Meatballs: – In a skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides over medium-high heat. You don’t need to cook them through as they will finish cooking in the oven.
3. Assemble Meatball Boats:
a. Prepare the Rolls: – Cut the sub rolls or baguettes in half lengthwise, and hollow out the centers slightly to make room for the meatballs.
b. Layer Meatballs and Sauce: – Place the meatballs in the hollowed-out portion of each roll. – Spoon marinara sauce over the meatballs.
c. Top with Cheese: – Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs and sauce.
4. Bake:
- Place the assembled meatball boats on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
6. Enjoy:
- Serve the Meatball Boats hot and enjoy this delicious and satisfying meal!
These Meatball Boats are perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner, and they’re sure to be a hit with the whole family. Feel free to customize with your favorite sauces and toppings.