Meatball Sub Recipe
Italian-American · Main course · 50 min total
A classic Italian-American sandwich featuring juicy homemade meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and melted provolone cheese, all tucked into a crusty sub roll.
20
min prep
min prep
30
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
680
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 sub rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 16 meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- In a medium saucepan, heat marinara sauce over medium heat. Add baked meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise, leaving one side attached. Place 4 meatballs in each roll. Top with 2 slices provolone cheese.
- Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Tips
- For extra flavor, toast the sub rolls under the broiler before assembling.
- Serve with a side of extra marinara sauce for dipping.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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