Macho Man-in-Motion Meatball Melt

Directions

Soak the dried mushrooms in the hot water for 30 minutes. Strain out the mushrooms, reserving the water. Chop the mushrooms coarsely.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the meats, mushrooms, garlic, oregano, basil and red pepper. Stir in egg. Add in breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper. Form the mixture in small balls 2 inches in diameter, about 36 meatballs.

In large frying skillet, heat oil. Add the onion and cook over low heat until translucent and soft; about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and add the meatballs. Move meatballs in pan so that all sides brown evenly; approximately 10 minutes. Drain fat from skillet and return to heat. Add the soaking water from the mushrooms, the white wine and marinara sauce. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Turn oven to broil. On a cookie sheet, place 4-6 meatballs (with onions) on bottom half of roll. Spoon some of the remaining marinara mixture over meatballs. Top with 1 slices of each cheese and place under broiler until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Top with remaining portion of bread and serve immediately. Repeat steps until all 6 melts are made.