Easy Weeknight Meatball Sub
Transform your busy evenings into a culinary delight with this quick and satisfying recipe. Picture juicy meatballs drenched in zesty marinara sauce, nestled in warm sub rolls, and topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these customizable meatball subs are destined to become a weekly favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 sub rolls (6-inch)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (12–15 total).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the meatballs for about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and let them simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Preheat your oven broiler. Place sub rolls on a baking sheet, fill with meatballs and sauce, top with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub (245g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken. - Customize your subs with sautéed bell peppers or spicy jalapeños. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in the microwave or stovetop with extra sauce.