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Meatball Marinara Stuffed Garlic Bread

Meatball Marinara Stuffed Garlic Bread

By Morrisons
Published on 20 February 2025
Stuck on what to serve for tea? Pick up our Savers beef and pork mince and save on your midweek meal in a one stop shop with this delicious meatball sub... Can we have seconds?!
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Time and servings

1 hrTotal time
4Servings
35 minsPrep time
25 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 750g beef and pork mince
  • 1 large baguette
  • 240g grated mozzarella & cheddar mix
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 1 for the meatballs one for the sauce
  • 1 medium egg
  • 2 cans chopped tomatoes
  • 200g butter, softened
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 1 tsp Italian mixed herbs, half between the sauce and garlic bread
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 4 tbsp of oil, 1 for the sauce, 3 for the garlic bread

Method

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F, Gas Mark 4).

  2. Step 2

    For the garlic bread, pre-cook the garlic. Take 1 whole bulb of garlic and cut the top off the bulb to give access into all the bulbs of garlic. Take a square of tinfoil big enough to wrap the garlic up it. Place the garlic in the middle of the tinfoil, then wrap the tinfoil up the edges of the garlic. Once the garlic is cupped in the foil, pour 3 tablespoons of oil into the centre of the garlic. Carefully wrap the garlic up so the oil doesn't escape. Place on a tray in the oven for 20 mins. We prefer to roast/confit the garlic prior to making the garlic butter as the soft roasted garlic tastes sweeter.

  3. Step 3

    For the meatballs, grab a large mixing bowl and add the minced beef and pork, finely chopped onions, a pinch of salt of pepper and 1 egg. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan, then fry the meatballs in the pan for 2-3 minutes until brown on all sides.

  4. Step 4

    While the meatballs are browning, add the chopped tomatoes, Italian mixed herbs, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a saucepan. Simmer over a low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

  5. Step 5

    Remove the garlic bulb from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and into a bowl. Mash the garlic with a fork. Add the softened butter, lemon juice, and remaining Italian mixed herbs to the bowl. Mix well to combine.

  6. Step 6

    Spread the garlic butter generously over the cut sides of the baguette. Place the baguette halves, buttered-side up, in an ovenproof dish. Arrange the browned meatballs on top of the garlic bread. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella and cheddar cheese mix generously over the top.

  7. Step 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown and the filling is cooked through.

  8. Step 8

    Serve immediately, with a simple green salad or some steamed vegetables, if desired.