Description
These Homemade Meatball Subs are the ultimate comfort food — juicy, saucy, and cheesy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 hoagie or sub rolls
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing rolls)
- Fresh basil (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape into 12 meatballs and place on a greased or lined baking sheet. Bake for 18–20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan. Add onion powder and red pepper flakes if desired. Transfer cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Cut sub rolls lengthwise without slicing fully through. Brush inside with olive oil and toast at 400°F for 5 minutes until golden.
- Place 3 meatballs in each roll. Spoon over extra sauce and top with shredded cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with basil or parsley and enjoy warm while cheesy and toasty.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for family dinners or game nights.
- You can use store-bought marinara sauce for convenience.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more crushed red pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Homemade Meatball Subs, Italian Sandwich, Comfort Food