Pesto subrolls with Mild Italian sausage meatballs

Preparing the Meatballs

1. Remove the casings from the sausages and crumble the meat into a large bowl.
2. Add the breadcrumbs, ricotta, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
3. Incorporate the eggs, chopped basil, red pepper flakes, and olive oil.
4. Mix everything together with your hands and form about 15 meatballs.
5. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes, turning them halfway through.

Assembling the subrolls

1. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan.
2. Place the sub rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Spread a layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of each roll.
4. Add the meatballs, then top with cheese.
5. Bake for about 5 minutes, then finish cooking under the broiler to melt and brown the cheese.
6. Garnish with pesto and fresh basil before serving.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!