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The BEST Meatball Subs on a Rustic Table

The BEST Meatball Subs

  • Author: eleanor
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 3 large subs 1x

Description

Savor the cheesy, meaty goodness of The BEST Meatball Subs, featuring homemade meatballs smothered in marinara sauce and topped with melty mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 deli hoagie rolls
  • 12 Italian Meatballs (12–15 meatballs)
  • 1/2 cup Marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups thick shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 lb ground beef 85%/15% preferably
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 1 thin slice of whole wheat bread soaked in milk squeezed
  • 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced basil
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh minced parsley
  • 1/2–1 tsp kosher coarse or sea salt to taste
  • 1/8–1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups Marinara Sauce TO COOK meatballs (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, soaked bread, minced onion, grated Parmesan, garlic, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. In a saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups of marinara sauce over medium heat, then add the cooked meatballs and stir to coat.
  6. Slice the hoagie rolls open and place them on a baking dish.
  7. Fill each roll with the meatball mixture, then top with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and dried oregano.
  8. Bake assembled subs in the oven for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Meatball Subs!

Notes

Feel free to customize your meatballs by adding your favorite herbs or spices. You can also use different types of cheese for added flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop, Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball sub
  • Calories: 790 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 1,680 mg
  • Fat: 43 g
  • Saturated Fat: 17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 54 g
  • Cholesterol: 170 mg

Keywords: Meatball Subs, Italian Meatballs, Homemade Meatballs, Marinara Sauce, Cheese

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