Description
Italian meatball sandwiches are a savory delight that brings the flavors of Italy straight to your table. Tender, juicy meatballs made from high-quality ground beef are simmered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese, all nestled in crusty sub rolls. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, these sandwiches are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (or provolone), shredded
- 4 crusty sub rolls
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce over browned meatballs and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to broil. Place meatballs on sub rolls, spoon extra sauce over them, and top with cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly (about 2-3 minutes). Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 78mg