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Cheesy Meatball Marinara Sandwich

Cheesy Meatball Marinara Sandwich

Serves 2 | with Mozzarella and Ciabatta Garlic Bread
4.5(31)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 02, 2026
Calories
828 kcal
Protein
52.9g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Sulphites
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Rye
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

330 grams

Beef Meatballs

(May contain traces of: Sulphites)

1 ball(s)

Mozzarella

(Contains: Milk)

3 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

10 grams

Unsalted Butter

(Contains: Milk)

1 sachet(s)

Mixed Herbs

2 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Cereals containing gluten, Rye)

120 grams

Marinara Sauce

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Sugar

Energy (kJ)3464 kJ
Energy (kcal)828 kcal
Fat39.4 g
of which saturates18.9 g
Carbohydrate61.3 g
of which sugars7.2 g
Dietary Fibre2.5 g
Protein52.9 g
Salt3.9 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Baking Tray
Baking Paper
Garlic Press
Small Bowl
Small sauce pan

Instructions

To Start
1

a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Pop the meatballs onto a lined baking tray.

b) When the oven is hot, bake the meatballs on the top shelf of the oven until brown, 18-20 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. The meatballs are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Prep the Mozzarella
2

a) Meanwhile, drain the mozzarella and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Pat dry with kitchen paper.

b) Slice the mozzarella into thin slices, season, then set aside.

Make the Garlic Butter
3

c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

d) In a small bowl, combine the garlic, unsalted butter, half the mixed herbs and the olive oil (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper.

Bake the Bread
4

a) Halve the ciabatta.

b) Pop the ciabatta halves onto a baking tray, cut-side up, then divide the garlic butter between the bread, spreading to the edges.

c) Pop the garlic bread pieces into the oven until lightly golden, 4-5 mins.

Make the Marinara Sauce
5

a) In the meantime, combine in a small saucepan the marinara sauce and the remaining mixed herbs with the sugar (see pantry for amount). Stir on medium heat until thickened, 2-3 mins.

b) Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the marinara sauce.

Finish and Serve
6

c) Once the garlic bread is baked, divide the meatballs and marinara sauce evenly over the ciabatta bases pieces and lay the mozzarella slices over the top.

b) Return to the top shelf of your oven until the mozzarella is melted, 4-5 mins.

c) Sandwich on the garlic bread lids to finish.

Enjoy!

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