Meatball Sub Sandwich
Juicy Italian meatballs covered in marinara and ooey-gooey melted cheese on a toasted hoagie — a hearty crowd-pleaser.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
A hearty Italian-American crowd-pleaser — juicy meatballs simmered in marinara, piled into a toasted hoagie, and finished with melted mozzarella.
Method
Directions
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1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
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2
In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and seasonings and mix well. Add in meat and egg, then mix gently with your hands until well incorporated. Create about 12, 1-inch meatballs (the size of golf balls) from mix and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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3
Bake about 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
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4
In a large saucepan, add sauce and bring to a simmer. Add cooked meatball to the sauce.
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5
Toast sliced hoagie or baguette, then spoon 3-4 meatballs and sauce over to create a sub. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
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6
Broil subs for 2 minutes until cheese is melted and is beginning to brown.
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7
Serve immediately.
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