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Easy Cheesy Meatball Subs

Oven-baked meatball subs loaded with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese for an easy, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 subs
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Assembly
  • 4 sub rolls
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp parsley

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parmesan, milk, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form mixture into small meatballs and place on baking sheet.
  4. Bake meatballs for 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan and add cooked meatballs.
  6. Slice sub rolls and place in a baking dish.
  7. Fill rolls with meatballs and sauce, then top with mozzarella.
  8. Brush tops with garlic butter and bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese melts.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Use store-bought meatballs for a quicker version. Toasting prevents soggy bread.