Easy Cheesy Meatball Subs
A comforting family favorite featuring juicy meatballs nestled in soft sub rolls, topped with melted cheese and marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh or dried)
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4–6 sub rolls
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- In a skillet, heat marinara sauce and add baked meatballs. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise to create a pocket and spoon 2-3 meatballs with sauce into each roll.
- Sprinkle cheese over the meatballs and roast in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, serve hot with extra marinara for dipping.
Notes
For non-beef options, feel free to swap ground beef for turkey or chicken. You can also add sautéed veggies for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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