Description
Hearty meatball subs perfect for a comforting meal. Tender meatballs in rich marinara sauce topped with melted cheese on a toasted sub roll.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape into 12 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over them.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Toast sub rolls. Place meatballs and sauce inside.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Return to oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for better texture.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: meatball sub, comfort food, easy dinner, Italian sandwich