Name: Meatball Sub Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Cooking spray -; 2 large eggs, divided -; 1 lb. ground beef -; 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 c.) -; 1 1/4 oz. shredded Provolone (about 1/3 c.) -; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped -; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley -; 2 tbsp. Italian bread crumbs -; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil -; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano -; 1 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper -; 2 oz. shredded Parmesan (about 3/4 c.), divided -; 24 perlini or noccioline mozzarella balls -; 12 oz. store-bought or homemade pizza dough -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped -; 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes -; 2 sprigs basil -; 2 sprigs oregano -; 2 tbsp. shredded Parmesan -; 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -

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Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Meatball Sub Bites

1. Cooking spray -

2. 2 large eggs, divided -

3. 1 lb. ground beef -

4. 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 c.) -

5. 1 1/4 oz. shredded Provolone (about 1/3 c.) -

6. 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped -

7. 2 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley -

8. 2 tbsp. Italian bread crumbs -

9. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil -

10. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano -

11. 1 tsp. kosher salt -

12. 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper -

13. 2 oz. shredded Parmesan (about 3/4 c.), divided -

14. 24 perlini or noccioline mozzarella balls -

15. 12 oz. store-bought or homemade pizza dough -

16. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

17. 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped -

18. 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes -

19. 2 sprigs basil -

20. 2 sprigs oregano -

21. 2 tbsp. shredded Parmesan -

22. 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

23. 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -

How to cook deliciously - Meatball Sub Bites

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment. Place a wire rack inside sheet, then spray rack with cooking spray.

2. Stage

In a medium bowl, beat 1 egg to blend. Add beef, onion, Provolone, garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup Parmesan and gently stir until combined.

3. Stage

Using a 1 1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop or measuring spoon, portion out 1-ounce balls of beef mixture. Working one at a time, flatten with the heel of your palm, place mozzarella in the center, and enclose beef mixture around mozzarella. Arrange meatballs on prepared rack.

4. Stage

Bake meatballs 10 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a plate and let cool. Remove rack, replace parchment, and increase oven temperature to 425°.

5. Stage

Divide dough into 24 (1/2-ounce) portions. Flatten each with the palm of your hand, then place a meatball in the center. Enclose dough around meatball and transfer to prepared sheet.

6. Stage

In a small bowl, beat remaining egg. Brush tops of dough with egg wash. Sprinkle each with a pinch of remaining Parmesan.

7. Stage

Bake sub bites until dough is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.

8. Stage

In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Cook garlic, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

9. Stage

Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, Parmesan, salt, and red pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.

10. Stage

Arrange sub bites on a platter. Serve with marinara sauce alongside.