Jul 14 2026
Restaurants440 MainMeatball Sub Recipe

Meatball Sub Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time1h
Serves4

Family recipe meatballs with marinara sauce, smoked provolone cheese, Romano cheese, and Italian seasoning.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Marinara Sauce

Assembly

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatball Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Shape the Meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Bake the Meatballs

    Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.

Marinara Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

  2. 5

    Simmer the Sauce

    Add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Sub

    Slice the sub rolls lengthwise, but not all the way through. Place 2-3 meatballs in each roll and spoon some marinara sauce over the meatballs.

  2. 7

    Add the Cheese

    Top each sub with slices of smoked provolone cheese and sprinkle with Romano cheese.

  3. 8

    Melt the Cheese

    Place the assembled subs under a broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely to avoid burning.

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