Meatball Sub
Meatball Sub is a warm sandwich filled with juicy meatballs, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef You can use turkey or pork instead for a lighter option.
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Use medium breadcrumbs for best texture.
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley Add herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor if desired.
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Assembly
- 1 jar marinara sauce Use your favorite brand.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese You can also use provolone or fontina.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs.
Cooking
- Heat the marinara sauce in a pan over medium heat and add the meatballs, cooking until browned and cooked through.
- Place the sub rolls on a baking sheet.
- Fill each roll with meatballs and sauce, then top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For party prep, make meatballs ahead and reheat in sauce just before assembling. Store leftover meatballs and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Keep rolls separate to stay fresh.