These Meatball Subs are packed with flavor and comfort, featuring homemade Italian meatballs smothered in marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan, all served on soft hoagie rolls. Perfect for a family dinner or game day meal, these subs deliver the ultimate sandwich experience.
Ingredients
For Meatball Subs:
- 3 hoagie rolls
- 12 Italian Meatballs (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 to 1.5 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 to 1.5 cups thick shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
For Homemade Meatballs:
- 1/2 lb ground beef (preferably 85% lean)
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 egg
- 1 thin slice of whole wheat bread (soaked in milk, then squeezed dry)
- 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced basil
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt (to taste)
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, bread (soaked and squeezed), onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Roll the mixture into approximately 12-15 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Preheat a skillet on medium heat and apply a thin layer of oil.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-6 minutes, then transfer them to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
2. Prepare the Marinara Sauce:
- As the meatballs cook, warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the saucepan and gently stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
3. Assemble the Subs:
- Preheat your oven’s broiler. Cut the hoagie rolls lengthwise but leave them intact on one side to hold the fillings.
- Place 4 meatballs inside each roll and spoon marinara sauce generously over the meatballs.
- Top each sub with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella, and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
4. Broil the Subs:
- Place the assembled subs on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve:
- Serve the meatball subs immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!
Conclusion
These Meatball Subs are the ultimate combination of homemade meatballs, flavorful marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese in a toasted hoagie roll. They’re hearty, delicious, and perfect for any casual meal.
The BEST Meatball Subs
These classic Meatball Subs are filled with tender,homemade meatballs smothered in marinara sauce and topped with meltedmozzarella and Parmesan cheese. They're easy to make and full of flavor, makingthem the perfect comfort food sandwich.
Ingredients
For Meatball Subs:
- 3 hoagie rolls
- 12 Italian Meatballs homemade or store-bought
- 1 to 1.5 cups marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 to 1.5 cups thick shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
For Homemade Meatballs:
- 1/2 lb ground beef preferably 85% lean
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 egg
- 1 thin slice of whole wheat bread soaked in milk, then squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced basil
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt to taste
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, bread (soaked and squeezed), onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Roll the mixture into approximately 12-15 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Preheat a skillet on medium heat and apply a thin layer of oil.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-6 minutes, then transfer them to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
Prepare the Marinara Sauce:
- As the meatballs cook, warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the saucepan and gently stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
Assemble the Subs:
- Preheat your oven’s broiler. Cut the hoagie rolls lengthwise but leave them intact on one side to hold the fillings.
- Place 4 meatballs inside each roll and spoon marinara sauce generously over the meatballs.
- Top each sub with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella, and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
Broil the Subs:
- Place the assembled subs on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
- Serve the meatball subs immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!