Delicious Meatball Subs
Savor the heartwarming delight of homemade meatball subs, where juicy meatballs meet rich marinara sauce, all enveloped in a soft sub roll. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to customize ingredients to suit your taste, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 fresh sub rolls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Assemble subs by placing several meatballs in each roll, smothering with sauce and cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg