Description
These Meatball Subs are a family favorite, featuring homemade meatballs smothered in marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, and served in warm hoagie rolls. A delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a casual dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4–6 hoagie rolls or sub buns
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined. Shape into meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in olive oil in a skillet. Add marinara sauce, simmer until cooked through.
- Assemble the Subs: Fill hoagie rolls with meatballs and sauce. Top with mozzarella. Broil until cheese is melted.
Notes
- Use store-bought meatballs and marinara for a shortcut.
- Add sautéed peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- These also make great sliders for parties when made with smaller buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Broiler
- Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
