This recipe for Easy Italian Meatball Sandwiches was sponsored by Carando as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
I love experimenting on food and trying new recipes, as you can see on this blog. So recently, I learned about a new brand of classic Italian meats, Carando, and got to try their Abruzzese Recipe Italian Style Meatballs in my newest recipe. I can tell you, these sausage meatballs did not disappoint.
I'm usually the homemade kind of gal when it comes to making food for myself and my family. We love pasta dishes in our house and I usually gather all the necessary ingredients to make meatballs from scratch. But as busy and overwhelmed as we all are with day to day routines, we all have those hurried days when we just want to simplify cooking so we have food on the table when dinner time comes. I have heard of the term 'semi-homemade cooking' from one of my favorite celebrity chefs where it literally means, you cut the preparation and cooking time by half by using a few ready to use ingredients or store-bought items in your recipe. A very neat concept, if you ask me.
So instead of making homemade meatballs, I use the Abruzzese Recipe Italian Style Meatballs in this recipe: Easy Italian Meatball Sandwiches and it's the newest addition to my list of easy, quick and delicious semi-homemade recipes my family and I love!
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It's so easy to make these Abruzzese Recipe Italian Style Meatballs from Carando. Just place them on a foil-lined baking sheet and they're ready in under 20 minutes! You can use them on your spaghetti or like I did, make some Easy Italian Meatball Sandwiches out of them!
These meatballs are so flavorful and has that authentic Italian style taste to them! I can't wait to try them on our next spaghetti night with the family!
Carando was founded by Peter Carando, who learned the Italian tradition of sausage-making as an apprentice at his local butcher shop nearly a century ago along the cobblestone streets of Torino, Italy. He then introduced the Carando brand of handcrafted and the finest Italian meats when he came to America. To this day, we have remained true to those recipes -- and to the old world craftsmanship that has helped Carando earn its place as one the world's finest purveyors of Italian deli meats.
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I'm also glad that the Carando brand of Italian meats is readily available at my local Food Lion store - which is literally like a few blocks from our house. I know. I'm all about convenience + saving time and money!
Even better, I'm so happy to share with you all that right now, you can get a coupon for FREE Private Label Pasta with purchase of Carando Meatballs (up to $1.50 value) - a great way to try Carando in your next recipe while helping you save time and money! Just go here and search "Carando" for the coupon.
Steve says
Okay, first I want to say that is the best looking Italian meatball sandwich I've ever seen! Second, Thank you so much for showing me how to make it!! I can't wait to eat this beautiful, cheesy meatball sandwich!
Tiffany Yong says
Wow, this really looks very easy to make! I don't eat beef, but I will love to try making this with either pork meatball or chicken meatball! Will to make some for my bf if he wants~ heehee~
Amy Dong says
Oh, wow, those are really seriously so easy! Great for those Monday nights when I've got like zero minutes to make dinner 😉
Kelley says
This really came in handy! I've been craving meatball subs for WEEKS now!
Alaina Monster says
This sounds like one of those recipes that would be so great on busy school nights. Something quick and delicious is always a winner.
Ra'Nesha says
These are my favorite we purchase them often from Kroger. I normally prepare them in the oven and enjoy them with a side of brocoli.
Jack bransson says
I havent tried any italian food in my life and look at the picture of this meal makes me wanna try it so bad. I think i'm gonna give this a try!
Kiwi says
I bet this is way better than fastfood chains. This looks good love the presentation of this sub!
Misty | Thifty Mama Life says
My husband would love this. He is a huge meatball sandwich fan.
Ana Vukosavljevic says
What a yummi recipe! I can't wait to try it myself. Although it's a bit of a bad time finding out for this, because it's so late and now I'm sooo hungry!
Ant says
Wonderful to see that you can buy legit meatballs. The store bought ones I've seen taste pretty horrible...seems like you're eating lots of fillers. Will keep an eye out for this brand.
Lynndee says
Those sandwiches look amazing! I will have to check those meatballs at the store. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Brigette Collins says
Oh yummy! My husband loathes meatballs so we never have them! But this looks so delicious!
Marie says
I would love to prepare this for my family! It's perfect for those small gatherings! Looks very delicious!
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Ave says
Yumm! These sandwiches look mouthwatering. I prefer to make my dishes from the scratch too but sometimes it's easier to buy storebought.
Amanda says
This looks like such a great weeknight meal. My boys are constantly hungry, and this looks right up their alley. Not too much work for mom, either! 😉
corinne & kirsty says
Thank you, you just gave me the best dinner idea ever! I am defo going to make that tonight coz it looks amazing and delicious!
Aduke Schulist says
These look delicious. It's a meal my whole family would enjoy.
Mimi Green says
Yum! This is a great meal option for me to add it to our meal rotation. I'm always struggling to figure out what we are going to have for dinner.
Dogvills says
Great meal suggestion! I am positive my children would be smiling with contentment after eating this meatball sandwich! Thank you for the recipe. We'll have this on the weekend.
Kathy says
These look so good. I remember always getting meatball subs at Subway. I'm glad to give this recipe a try now. I bet it's delicious!
Melissa Dixon says
We love meatball subs but it is so much work so we rarely do it. This looks so simple, I have to try it!
Victoria Heckstall says
This easy Italian meatball sandwich looks delightful and really tempting. Perfect snack treat for my kids. I will definitely try this recipe.
Ruth I. says
I think I can serve this to house parties, I know my friends would love this. Italians are well known creating amazing dishes. This is a very easy meal to make.
Rosey says
That's the kind of sandwich my kids like to have when they come home to visit mama. My oldest son's wife only cooks chicken or fish so he loves to come 'home' and have red meat. 😉
Heather says
Sports aren’t really my thing, but i love tailgating. Your meatball sandwiches are going to be perfect! Plus, with premade meatballs i can watch more of the commercials!
Crystal says
I like to make things from scratch too, but busy weeknights don’t always allow for it. Having these meatballs on hand means i can get dinner together quickly.
travel blogger says
These look so delicious! My husband would love these. I will have to get over to Food Lion and get everything I need to make these.
Marysa says
I love how easy these are to make, and it makes for a nice hearty meal. We are always struggling with ideas for quick but filling meals for our busy weeknights. The kids have swim practices all the time and we need meal ideas like this to get us out the door!
Pam says
I love a good meatball sub. This looks so tasty and so easy!
Erin F says
Oh man these Easy Italian Meatball Sandwiches look absolutely INCREDIBLE! I am totally saving this recipe for later - we LOVE meatballs!
Kristi says
These do look easy, which is perfect as it's now our busy season when our kids are involved in several extra activities.
Joely Smith says
This recipe looks perfect and I have to say that Abruzzese Meatballs are EVERYTHING! I swear I have tried making my own, and have bought many brands but these are absolutely THE BEST! At our store they have two types the one you mentioned, Abruzzese Recipe Italian Style Meatballs and another - I can't remember right now what flavor they are but they are both the BEST!
AnnMarie John says
I can't wait to make this super easy recipe at home! I love how easy it is, perfect for busy days and for days when I'm just not feeling well. Thanks for the recipe and the meatball recommendation!
Carol Cassara says
That looks so good and appetizing! I love that the meatballs are already ready so all you need to do is cook it and add it to the sauce! So convenient!
Liz Mays says
I could definitely go for some delicious Italian Meatball Sandwiches. I'm going to have to use those convenient meatballs next time!
Stephanie Parrell says
Yum! I love meatball sandwiches but never make them myself because I figured it would take too long. But this seems super easy.
Catherine Sargent says
This looks like a yummy sandwich. I don't remember the last time I had a meatball sub. I am going to make this over the weekend. Thanks for the recipe!
Makeba Giles says
I'll have to search around where I live, to see if any store carries Carando Abruzzese Recipe Italian Style Meatballs. Normally, we buy the frozen ones. I don't know the name. I love meatball sandwiches or subs!
Danielle says
Those meatballs look so good! I love to use meatballs in any dish I can think of! They're my favorite protein source for dishes. Om nom nom.
Bill Sweeney says
Boom! I have to get some of these meatballs! Nothing is better than a delicious, cheesy Italian meatball sandwich.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Those look SUPER tasty! I love a good meatball sandwich. I'll have to head out and look for these meatballs!
Jeanette says
I need to find these in the store. This is a great idea for dinner tonight. It looks delicious and the entire family love it.