Description
Savor the comforting flavors of an Italian Meatball Sub, where juicy meatballs are enveloped in rich marinara sauce, nestled within a crusty roll, and crowned with gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create a mouthwatering meal that will delight family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 sub rolls (hoagie-style)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Once simmering, add baked meatballs to coat them in the sauce.
- Slice the sub rolls down the middle without cutting all the way through. Fill each roll generously with meatballs and top with mozzarella.
- Return assembled subs to the oven for about five minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg