Description

Savor the irresistible combination of juicy meatballs, tangy marinara, and gooey melted cheese in these delightful meatball sub sandwiches. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, they promise to be a hit with family and friends. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings or sauces, this recipe is sure to impress at any table.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
4 soft sub rolls
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined.
Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
While meatballs bake, warm marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Slice sub rolls open; place several meatballs inside each roll. Spoon warm marinara sauce over the meatballs and top with mozzarella cheese.
Broil until cheese melts and bubbles (watch closely). Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 490
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added flavor, swap ground beef for turkey or mix in sautéed onions and peppers. To keep meatballs tender, do not overmix the ingredients. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven or microwave.