Cheesy Meatball Marinara Subs

INGREDIENTS

• 600g Dunnes Stores 24 Irish Beef & Pork Meatballs
• 4 white sub rolls
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 100g grated mozzarella
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground pepper

For the sauce:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, grated
• Pinch of chilli flakes
• 1 large jar of tomato passata
• 100ml red wine
• 1 heaped tsp dried oregano
• Pinch of sugar
• Handful fresh basil leaves

METHOD

1. Heat the 2 tbsp of oil in a large pan, brown the meatballs all over then set aside on a plate.
2. In the same pan add the garlic and chilli flakes, and fry until aromatic.
3. Add the large jar of tomato passata, red wine, dried oregano and a pinch of sugar and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce has thickened and meatballs are cooked through.
4. Tear in some basil leaves and finish off with some grated mozzarella.
5. Place a lid onto the pan and prep your sub rolls by splitting them in half before adding the cheesy meatballs in.
6. Serve up with some extra basil, olive oil & season to taste.