Alfredo Meatball Subs

This Alfredo sauce is delicious and could easily be used as a pasta sauce!

Meatballs

1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. panko breadcrumbs
1/2 c. parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 Tbs. olive oil

Alfredo Sauce

1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. parmesan cheese

Hoagie buns

For the Meatballs:

1.  In a large bowl, mix together all of the meatball ingredients.

2.  Using about 1 Tbs. of the meat mixture at a time, form into small meatballs.

3.  Heat 1-2 Tbs. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove them to a plate.  Reduce the heat to low and continue with the Alfredo sauce.

For the Alfredo Sauce:

1.  Using the same skillet you cooked the meatballs in, add the butter and let it start to melt add the minced garlic and cook 1 minute.

2.  Stir in the cream, Italian seasoning, salt, & pepper.

3.  Add the meatballs back to the skillet with the cream sauce and cook for 5-10 minutes, covered, until the meatballs are cooked through.

4.  While the meatballs are cooking, cut the hoagie buns in half, butter, and toast under the broiler 2-3 minutes.

5.  When meatballs are done, stir in the parmesan cheese and gently stir to combine.  Serve the meatballs on the buns.