Description
These Easy Italian Meatball Sub Sandwiches are a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Juicy meatballs smothered in a rich marinara sauce, topped with a blend of cheeses, and baked to perfection in a crusty sub roll – what’s not to love?
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound (454g) ground beef
- 1 pound (454g) ground pork
- 3 and 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (100g) parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup (171ml) water
For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup (76ml) olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes with basil
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
For the Subs:
- 8 crusty sub rolls (cut in half)
- 8 ounces provolone cheese (shredded)
- 6 ounces fontina cheese (shredded)
- 2 ounces parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- Fresh basil (torn, for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- For the Meatballs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees (F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Form into balls and bake for 20 minutes.
- For the Sauce: Heat oil, sauté garlic, add pepper flakes, tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer for 15 minutes, then stir in basil.
- For the Subs: Preheat broiler. Fill sub rolls with meatballs and sauce, top with cheeses, and broil until melted and golden. Garnish with basil and parmesan.
Notes
- You can customize these subs with your favorite cheeses or additional toppings.
- These subs are great for feeding a crowd or for a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Italian, Meatball Sub, Sandwich, Easy, Family Dinner
