Description
Meatball Subs are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese all tucked into a crusty sub roll. Perfect for game days or cozy dinners at home, this easy recipe promises to deliver irresistible flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Customize with your favorite herbs and spices for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 crusty sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix well using your hands.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Slice open the sub rolls and fill each with 3-4 meatballs. Drizzle with marinara sauce and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Meatball Sub (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, brown meatballs in a skillet before baking. You can substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option and add fresh basil for an aromatic twist.