Meatball Sub Recipe
A hearty sub filled with homemade meatballs and marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Sub Assembly
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 5
Sauté Onions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
Sub Assembly
- 9
Assemble Subs
Slice the sub rolls in half lengthwise. Place 3-4 meatballs in each roll, spoon marinara sauce over the meatballs, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 10
Melt Cheese
Place the assembled subs on a baking sheet and return to the oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm.