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SautAS chopped onion with vegetable oil, season with salt/black pepper.
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When the onions are almost translucent add minced garlic, cook for 2-3mins.
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Then combine the rest of the red sauce ingredients thoroughly into a large heavy pot.
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Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
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Do this again for your Meatballs - SautAS your chopped onion with vegetable oil, season with salt/black pepper.
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When the onions are almost translucent add minced garlic, cook for 2-3mins.
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(You could do this once and just divide the onions/garlic in half for sauce/meatballs) Let onions/garlic cool down before adding it to a large mixing bowl.
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Next, add the remaining meatball ingredients together in large mixing bowl using your hands to combine gently.
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Using a Ice cream scooper, divide the meatball mixture into 25 - 30 even portions and roll into smooth meatballs.
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Place meatballs on a wire rack/cookie sheet with lip.
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When all the meatballs are shaped, place them in the fridge for 20 mins to firmly mold together.
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Preheat oven to 400A
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Roll the meatballs in flour and brown them on both side in a SautAS pan | Place in oven 400A for 25 mins.
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Then gently place the meatballs into the simmering sauce 1 at a time.
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Stir gently and continue to simmer for an additional 20 - 30 minutes.
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Now slice a hoagie bun and then using your hands, remove some of the bread interior to form a hollowed-out pocket shape.
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Brush the inside of the hollowed out buns with the olive oil.
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Divide half the grated mozzarella evenly between the hoagie buns and bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and buns are lightly golden, about 3 - 4 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and ladle some of the sauce into the buns.
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Place 2 or 3 meatballs inside each bun and top with more sauce.
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Divide the remaining mozzarella cheese among the tops of the buns and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
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Return to the oven and bake until the cheeses are golden brown, 4 - 6 minutes.
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Bon AppAStit :)
