Description
Saucy, cheesy italian garlic bread sloppy joes bring comfort food to new heights with their irresistible blend of classic sandwich and Italian-inspired flavors. Melted mozzarella, zesty marinara, and garlic-buttered bread create a mouthwatering meal you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) dried basil
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (¼ tsp) black pepper
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
Bread and Topping Ingredients:
- 4 hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
- 4 tablespoons (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) dried parsley
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat, thoroughly draining any accumulated fat.
- Incorporate minced garlic and sauté briefly to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour in marinara sauce, tomato paste, and season with oregano, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and develop rich flavors.
- Reduce heat and fold in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until completely melted and integrated.
- Prepare oven by preheating to 375F (190C) and arranging parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Carefully slice hoagie rolls horizontally, positioning cut sides facing upward on prepared baking sheet.
- Create garlic butter by blending melted butter with garlic powder and parsley, then generously brush across roll surfaces.
- Sprinkle additional mozzarella over each roll and bake until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Generously ladle prepared beef mixture onto bottom halves of toasted garlic bread.
- Crown each sandwich with corresponding bread tops, serving immediately while warm and appetizing.
Notes
- Customize meat choice by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for diverse dietary needs.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to increase nutritional value and create more complex flavor profiles.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium marinara sauce and controlling salt quantity during cooking preparation.
- Control spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes, making the recipe friendly for different heat tolerance preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg