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For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, add the ground beef, Italian sausage, bell pepper, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and egg.
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Mix all ingredients together and form 6 large meatballs.
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Set the meatballs on a small baking pan and bake uncovered in the preheated oven until they are completely cooked through and browned (about 17 to 20 minutes).
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Remove from the oven and let rest for about 8 minutes.
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Keep the oven on for use to melt the cheese on the sandwich.
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For the sauce: While the meatballs are cooking, heat a medium size pan on medium heat.
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Add the olive oil, onion, and garlic.
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Saute for about 4 minutes.
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Next add the tomato sauce, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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Stir all ingredients together and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
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For the sandwich: Cut the rolls in half lengthwise but not all the way to the bottom.
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Leave about 1 inch uncut at the bottom of the roll and slightly open each roll.
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Ladle about 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce along the inside of each roll.
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Cut the meatballs in half and lay 3 halves in each roll.
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Ladle in about another 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on top of the meatballs in each roll.
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Top with Parmesan cheese.
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Lay 3 pieces of the sliced cheese on top of the meatballs in each roll.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted (about 8 minutes).
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Lay the remaining meatballs on top of the melted cheese in each sandwich and ladle on more sauce.
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There may be some sauce left over.
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Top with more Parmesan cheese and serve while hot.
