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Ciabatta Meatball Hero

A delicious sandwich loaded with pillowy, soft meatballs, topped with some rich and spicy tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, parmesan and some gem lettuce, served in hot, crispy ciabatta. Serves - as many as you choose

Course Lunch, Supper
Cuisine Italian-American
Keyword ciabatta, meatballs, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Author Susan

Ingredients

  • ciabatta
  • olive oil
  • leftover meatballs and tomato sauce
  • parmesan cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • lettuce leaves - I used baby gem

Instructions

  1. Collect together your equipment (see Recipe Notes below) and ingredients.

  2. Preheat oven to Fan Oven 180°C/200°C/400°F/Gas 6

  3. Halve the ciabatta horizontally and, if necessary, cut again to make 2 smaller sandwiches. Brush with olive and bake in the oven for 8 – 12 minutes until hot, lightly browned and crispy.

  4. As the bread bakes in the oven, reheat the meatballs and sauce. As soon as the ciabatta comes out of the oven, top the base with some meatballs and a little sauce.

  5. Grate some parmesan cheese over the meatballs and over the other half of the bread.

  6. Cover the meatballs with slices of mozzarella cheese and add some salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Pop back in the oven for 8 – 12 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

  8. Remove from the oven, top with some lettuce and complete the sandwich by adding the top layer of bread.

  9. Eat immediately!

Recipe Notes

Equipment:

  • baking tray
  • small bowl and pastry brush
  • saucepan to re-heat meatballs
  • grater for the parmesan