Meatball Sub Recipe
Italian meatballs in marinara sauce on a toasted sub roll.
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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, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the marinara sauce. Let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
Assembly
- 7
Toast the Sub Rolls
While the meatballs are simmering, cut the sub rolls in half and toast them in an oven for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- 8
Assemble the Subs
Place 3-4 meatballs on the bottom half of each toasted sub roll. Spoon marinara sauce over the meatballs and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Melt the Cheese
Return the assembled subs to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.