Italian Meatball Subs
Juicy meatballs in savory marinara sauce, topped with melted cheese, served in toasted hoagie rolls—a hearty and irresistible meal.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Saucepan
- Knife
- Oven/broiler
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Butter optional, for toasting bread
Instructions
- Prepare Meatballs: Mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Shape into meatballs and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Cook Sauce: Simmer marinara sauce in a saucepan for 10 minutes.
- Toast Rolls: Slice hoagie rolls, spread with butter, and toast until golden.
- Assemble Subs: Add meatballs to the rolls, top with marinara sauce and cheese.
- Melt Cheese: Broil assembled subs until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Nutrition Facts for 1 Serving (Approx.):
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg