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Submitted by: Emily Martin from Ontario, Canada
Originally shared on the web 02/21/2013

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 lb. ground Italian pork sausage
2 c. Italian-flavored dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3 eggs, beaten
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 T. fresh basil, minced
1/4 t. red pepper flakes
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/4 c. olive oil
24 oz. jar marinara sauce
crusty sub rolls, split
Garnish: shredded mozzarella cheese

In a large bowl, combine beef, sausage, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, garlic, herbs and seasonings. Mix until well combined, form into 2-inch balls. Heat oil in a large dskillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in oil until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes; do not cook through. remove meatballs to paper towels to drain. Pour pasta sauce into a large saucepan over low heat; spoon in meatballs. Simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through. To serve, spoon meatballs with some sauce into sub rolls; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Serves 6 to 8.