Description
Looking for the best easy sandwich idea? These meatball subs with marinara and mozzarella are quick, simple, and so comforting! Perfect for cozy dinners, game days, or when you need a hearty meal. It’s the best cheesy sandwich idea that’s rich, saucy, and totally satisfying. Save this easy sub recipe for your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape into meatballs and place on a baking sheet drizzled with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Heat marinara sauce in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add baked meatballs to sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Fill sub rolls with meatballs and sauce, then top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with extra parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use provolone or Italian blend cheese for variety.
- Prepare meatballs and sauce ahead for easy assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1280mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg