Meatball Sub Recipe
Homemade meatballs with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Assembly
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the meatballs for 25 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes. Stir in chopped basil just before serving.
Assembly
- 6
Prepare Sub Rolls
Slice the sub rolls lengthwise but not all the way through, leaving a hinge.
- 7
Assemble the Sub
Place 2-3 meatballs in each sub roll, spoon marinara sauce over the top, and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 8
Melt Cheese
Place the assembled subs under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, and serve hot.