Meatball Sub Recipe
House-made meatballs, marinara sauce, provolone cheese
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Assembly
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, followed by dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Assembly
- 7
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the marinara sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs with the sauce.
- 8
Assemble the Sub
Slice the sub rolls in half and place a few meatballs along the bottom of each roll. Spoon extra marinara sauce on top of the meatballs and add slices of provolone cheese.
- 9
Melt the Cheese
Place the assembled subs under a broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.