Garlic Butter, Italian Meatball Sandwiches

I have been looking for something different to make for Saturday dinner.  I found this recipe on a blog called Little Kitchen. Big World.  I was unable to source some of the ingredients so I changed them to suit what was available
One of the changes was Italian Meatballs for Italian sausage and gouda cheese for provolone cheese.

The best part is that the Italian meat balls can be made in advance and used when needed.

The sandwiches are tasty and very satisfying to eat.  I am definitely  going to make them again.

Ingredients

• 
  Garlic butter:
• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• ¼ cup finely chopped basil
• ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
• 1 tsp garlic paste (or 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely)
• 
  Italian Meatballs  Mixture:
• 1 tray of Italian meat balls
• 1  can of tomato sauce, Braun and a 1/4 teaspoon of sugar mixed in
• ¼ cup red wine
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped basil
• onc oxo cube crushed and mixed in
• 
  Sandwiches:
• 4 hot dog buns
• 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
• a slice of Gouda cheese on each sandwich
• chopped red onion and basil for garnish

Method

1. For the butter, combine the ingredients in a bowl and mix until fully incorporated. Set aside until ready to use
2. For the meatball mixture: brown the meatballs in a large pan then add the tomato sauce and red wine. Let it simmer for 15 mins over medium low heat. Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil and salt to taste.
3. When ready to serve, slather the butter over the inside and tops of buns. Toast in the oven until slightly browned and butter has melted. Remove from the oven and place 1 slice ( I used grated) of mozzarella cheese into each bun followed by the Italian meatball mixture. Then top each sandwich with 1 slice of gouda cheese and place under the back in the oven, until cheese starts to bubble. Remove from oven.
4. Top with chopped onions and basil and serve!

Enjoy

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