Italian Meatball Sub
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Italian Meatball Sub, where juicy meatballs meet rich marinara sauce and ooey-gooey melted cheese. Perfectly toasted crusty rolls cradle these flavor-packed meatballs, creating a mouthwatering meal that’s ideal for game days or cozy nights at home. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 crusty Italian sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 3. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- 4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- 5. While meatballs bake, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 6. Slice open sub rolls and fill with several meatballs. Top with marinara sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- 7. Return assembled subs to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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