Description
Meatball subs are a crowd-pleasing comfort food that combines tender meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese nestled in a soft sub roll. Perfect for family dinners, game days, or casual gatherings, this easy recipe allows you to whip up mouthwatering sandwiches with minimal effort. The beauty of meatball subs lies in their versatility—customize the ingredients to suit your taste and dietary preferences. With just a few simple steps, you can create a hearty dish that brings everyone together at the table. Get ready to indulge in every savory bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 soft sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan; add baked meatballs once warmed.
- Slice sub rolls open and fill with meatballs and sauce.
- Top generously with mozzarella cheese and broil for 2 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Meatball Sub (290g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg