Description
Easy and forgiving cheesy meatball subs made with pantry staples, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 hoagie rolls
- Olive oil (for toasting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat. Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce.
- Slice the hoagie rolls and lightly brush them with olive oil. Toast the rolls in the oven until golden.
- Assemble the subs by placing meatballs in the rolls, topping with marinara sauce, and sprinkling mozzarella cheese on top.
- Return the assembled subs to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Use your hands to mix the meat for a gentler texture. Make sure the rolls are toasted enough to hold the filling without becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg