Delicious Meatball Subs
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these mouthwatering meatball subs. Each toasted sub is filled with tender, flavorful meatballs smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these subs deliver warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 soft hoagie rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Wet your hands and form the mixture into meatballs (1 to 1.5 inches).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and simmer covered on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice sub rolls down the center without cutting all the way through.
- Place cooked meatballs in the rolls, top with mozzarella cheese, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg