Meatball Sub Recipe
These meatball sub sandwiches are a hit with everyone! They're made with homemade meatballs and tangy marinara sauce, piled onto a hoagie roll with melted mozzarella and provolone cheese. Sprinkle on some fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and grated parmesan cheese for extra flavor. Don't forget to grab plenty of napkins! The homemade meatballs are super juicy, packed with flavor, and really simple to make. You can even store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Once you try these meatball subs, you'll want them again and again!
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Baking sheet
- Spatula or Tongs
Ingredients
For the Sandwiches:
- 2 cups Pasta sauce or marinara sauce
- 4 Hoagie rolls
- 4 tbsp Garlic butter
- 1 cup shredded Provolone or mozzarella cheese
For the Homemade Meatballs:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp Onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Put the cooked meatballs in a saucepan with pasta sauce.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spread garlic butter inside each hoagie roll.
- Broil the rolls until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Put the toasted rolls in a 9x13 baking dish.
- Place 4 meatballs in each roll.
- Add a little extra sauce and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Broil the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with extra sauce on the side for dipping, if you like.