step 1
In a large mixing bowl, add Water (1 cup), Active Dry Yeast (1 1/2 Tbsp), Granulated Sugar (1 Tbsp), Salt (1 tsp), and Olive Oil (4 Tbsp). Stir, then let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.
step 2
Add All-Purpose Flour (1 cup) and mix for 3-5 minutes.
step 3
Add additional All-Purpose Flour (1 cup) and mix until well combined. Continue adding flour 1/4 cup at a time as needed until a soft dough is formed. The dough should stick to the bottom of the bowl but pull away from the sides.
step 4
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth.
step 5
Shape dough into a ball and return it to the bowl. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
step 6
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and divide it into 2 pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch long loaf.
step 7
Transfer the loaves to a tray lined with baking paper. Cover and let rest for 1 hour.
step 8
When the hour is almost up, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 9
Brush with Olive Oil (as needed). Using a sharp knife, etch the tops.
step 10
Sprinkle over Simply Organic® Oregano (to taste) and Galbani Parmesan Cheese (to taste). Turn the loaves to coat both sides.
step 11
Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 25 minutes.
step 12
Cover with a clean dish towel to cool for 30 minutes.
step 13
In a saucepan over medium heat, add Tomato Passata (2 cups), Simply Organic® Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Simply Organic® Onion Powder (1 tsp), Dried Mixed Herbs (1 tsp), Simply Organic® Red Chili Peppers (1/4 tsp), and Salt (1/2 tsp). Mix well. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
step 14
In a large bowl, add 80/20 Lean Ground Beef (1 lb), Salt (1 tsp), and Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) Mix well, then roll into golfball-sized meatballs.
step 15
In a pan over medium-high heat, sear the meatballs on all side for 3 minutes.
step 16
Transfer the meatballs to the sauce mixture and cook on low for 10-12 minutes.
step 17
To assemble, cut the bread in half and place warm 3-4 meatballs on each 6-inch sub. Top with extra sauce. Serve immediately!
