Savory Meatball Subs
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade meatball subs, where juicy meatballs are enveloped in soft Italian rolls, drizzled with marinara sauce, and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or game day, this recipe is easy to make and will have everyone coming back for seconds. With customizable ingredients, these sandwiches cater to all palates. Get ready to elevate your comfort food game!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 fresh Italian sub rolls
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F or 70°C).
- While baking, heat marinara sauce over medium heat until simmering.
- Once meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce and let them soak for flavor.
- Slice sub rolls open without cutting all the way through. Fill each roll with saucy meatballs and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball sub (180g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg