Description
Delicious Cheesy Meatball Subs featuring juicy meatballs, tangy marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella on toasted hoagie rolls.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean recommended; or half beef/half pork for richer flavor)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (panko or regular; gluten-free crumbs work)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese (or 2 cups shredded mozzarella)
- 4 hoagie rolls (sub: soft baguettes or ciabatta)
- Olive oil for toasting (or butter)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix gently with your hands or a fork until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into 12 evenly sized meatballs (about 1.5 inches each).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Brown meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until golden (about 6–8 minutes).
- Pour marinara sauce into the skillet with the browned meatballs and simmer for 8–10 minutes to finish cooking.
- Meanwhile, split the hoagie rolls and brush with olive oil, toasting in the oven for 3–4 minutes.
- Spoon 3 meatballs into each roll and ladle extra sauce over them.
- Top with mozzarella and return to the oven, baking for 8–12 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove, let rest for 1–2 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
For lighter subs, use ground turkey or chicken. Add herbs or spice to customize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian