Description
Meatball subs are the ultimate comfort food, featuring juicy meatballs drenched in zesty marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese, all tucked into a warm, crusty roll. This quick and satisfying recipe is perfect for family gatherings, game days, or a cozy dinner at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a delicious meal that will satisfy your cravings and bring everyone to the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined. Form into golf-sized meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.
- Assemble subs by placing sauce on each roll, adding meatballs, and topping with mozzarella cheese.
- Return assembled subs to the oven for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg