Meatball Sub
This hearty Meatball Sub features delicious meatballs smothered in marinara sauce, topped with melty mozzarella cheese and served in crusty sub rolls. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it's a comforting choice that everyone will love.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 saucepan
- 1 skillet
- 1 spatula
- 1 meatball scoop or spoon
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Using a meatball scoop or spoon, form the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, carefully transfer them to the saucepan with the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cut the sub rolls in half lengthwise but not all the way through (like a hinge).
- Place the meatballs with sauce into each sub roll, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place the assembled subs on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, serve warm, and enjoy your delicious meatball subs!
Notes
You can customize your meatballs by adding finely chopped vegetables, like bell peppers or onions, for extra flavor.
For a spicier kick, you can add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce or the meatball mixture.
These subs are great paired with a side salad or fries for a complete meal.