Meatball Subs

INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground beef (use ground turkey for a healthier option)
3/4 cup bread crumbs (regular - not Italian)
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper (less for kiddos!)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 French baguette
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
4 slices provolone cheese (or whichever you prefer)

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, gently mix by hand the ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, red pepper, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Shape into 12 meatballs (can also make 24 smaller ones).
Place meatballs in a large saucepan, add all the spaghetti sauce. Cook over low-medium heat until meat is cooked. I leave it on low and do other work, checking occasionally. Meanwhile, cut the baguette in half lengthwise, and remove some of the bread from the inside to make a well for the meatballs. Brush with olive oil, and season with garlic powder and salt. Slip the baguette into the oven for 5 minutes at 350 degrees, or until lightly toasted. Spoon meatballs and sauce onto the baguette and top with slices of provolone cheese. Return to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese. Cool slightly, cut into servings.