Step 5: Assemble, broil, & serve
Bread & toppings
- hoagie rolls2
- provolone4 slices
- parmesan, grateda handful
- fresh basil, torna handful
- pepperoncini peppers, slicedto taste
- meatballs & sauce
Slice open the hoagies (but leave them as one piece with a ‘hinge’ intact) and scoop out some of the bread from the top of the rolls. This should form a ‘trough’ that will allow the hoagie roll to close over the meatballs.
Spoon a layer of sauce on the top and bottom of the insides, and then carefully line up 4 meatballs onto each hoagie. Top each line of meatballs with 2 slices of cheese.
Slide the open hoagies into the top rack of the oven and until the cheese is melted.
- Alternatively, melt the cheese with a kitchen torch.
Top with grated parm, basil, and sliced pickled peppers for acidity. Close the hoagies and enjoy.
- Optionally wrap with paper or foil to let everything and come together for a sandwich shop experience.