Italian loaf sandwich

8 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 can Tomato paste
1 small Onion; chopped fine
1 Clove garlic; chopped fine
Salt & pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Basil leaves
1 tablespoon Sugar
2 cans Water
¾ pounds Ground beef
3 Eggs
⅔ cup Seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
1 small Onion; chopped fine
1 Clove garlic; chopped fine
2 tablespoons Oil
2 Onions; thinly sliced
1 Green pepper; thinly sliced
1 Loaf oval-shaped bread
Prepared Italian sauce
½ pounds Mozzarella cheese; sliced
6 slices Cheddar cheese
¼ cup Butter

Directions

ITALIAN SAUCE

MEAT BALLS

FOR SANDWICH

Saut‚ onions and garlic to make Italian Sauce. Add tomato paste and sugar.

Mix together and add 2 cans water (tomato paste can). Add remaining seasonings for sauce, cook over medium heat until sauce thickens.

Mix all ingredients for Meat Balls; roll into small balls and brown in a skillet.

For Sandwich: In hot oil, saut‚ onions,bell pepper. Slice bread lengthwise, horizontally, into 3 even slices. Spread bottom bread slice with half of the Italian Sauce. On top arrange meatballs, then both cheeses. Spread second bread slice with remaining sauce; place, with sauce side down, on cheese. Spread top of this slice with some ofthe butter; cover with onions and bell peppers. Top with buttered crust slice. Place on baking sheet; wrap baking sheet and sandwich with foil; bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Eat with a knife and fork. Serves 8.

From <A Taste of Louisiana>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .

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