Meatball Sub Recipe
Served on a toasted roll with housemade marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Toasted Rolls
Toppings
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- 6
Add Meatballs to Sauce
Return the meatballs to the skillet with the marinara sauce and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Toasted Rolls
- 7
Toast the Rolls
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread butter on the inside of each sub roll and place them on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
Assembly
- 8
Assemble the Meatball Subs
In each toasted sub roll, place 3-4 meatballs and spoon marinara sauce over them. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
- 9
Melt the Cheese
Optional: Place the assembled subs back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.