Meatball Sandwiches

This is from the January issue of Southern Living -- yummy!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  small sweet onion, diced
• 1  small green bell pepper, diced
• 1  clove garlic, pressed
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (26 ounce) jar  five-cheese spaghetti sauce
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 1 (32 ounce) package  frozen cooked italian style  meatballs (I used regular)
• 6  slices  garlic butter  Texas toast thick bread
• 4  ounces  shredded parmesan cheese (1 cup)
• 8  ounces  shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)

• Toppings

•  shredded lettuce (optional)
•  chopped tomato (optional)
•  chopped bell pepper (optional)
•  black olives (optional)

Directions

1. Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes.
2. Stir in sauce, basil and frozen meatballs; cook 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring often.
3. While meatballs cook, prepare Texas toast according to package directions.
4. Spoon meatball mixture evenly over toast; top evenly with cheeses and desired toppings.