Savory Meatball Subs
Indulge in the comfort of homemade meatball subs, where juicy meatballs meet rich marinara sauce, all enveloped in warm, toasted hoagie rolls. Topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, these flavor-packed sandwiches are perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, they promise to be a hit with family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 fresh hoagie rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (like basil and parsley) to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, and herbs until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs for about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce over browned meatballs; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Slice hoagie rolls lengthwise without cutting through completely.
- Generously spoon meatballs into each roll and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg