Jul 14 2026

Meatball Sub Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Homemade meatballs topped with marinara sauce baked with mozzarella cheese served on fresh Italian bread.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs and Sauce

Method

Preparation and Assembly

  1. 1

    Making the Meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

  2. 2

    Baking the Meatballs

    Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through and browned.

  3. 3

    Heating the Marinara Sauce

    While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.

  4. 4

    Assembling the Subs

    Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and place them in a baking dish. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.

  5. 5

    Final Bake

    Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  6. 6

    Serving

    Slice the Italian bread or sub rolls and toast lightly if desired. Fill each piece with the meatball and sauce mixture. Serve hot.

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