Lunch: Meatball Hoagies Recipe

Ingredients

6 celery ribs, chopped
2 small green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/4 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 cup water
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute celery, green peppers, onion and garlic in oil until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 hours.
For meatballs, beat eggs in a large bowl. Add the next six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450 ° for 12-15 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Add to sauce; heat through. Serve on buns; top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

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