Ingredients:
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 sausages, casings removed
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp red wine
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 650 ml tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil paste or fresh basil leaves, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown. Remove meatballs and set aside.
- Increase the heat, then deglaze the pan with red wine and beef stock, scraping up the browned bits.
- Stir in the tomato paste, basil and tomato sauce, then season with salt and pepper.
- Add the meatballs back to the pan and let them simmer in the sauce for about 20 minutes.
- Slice a baguette and layer in the meatballs, sauce, fresh mozzarella, and arugula.
- Broil for a few minutes until the cheese melts. Serve immediately and enjoy!