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Cheesy Meatball Subs

Juicy homemade meatballs simmered in marinara and topped with melted mozzarella on toasted hoagie rolls. A hearty, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner ready in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 recommended
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cup marinara sauce good quality jarred or homemade
  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese low-moisture works best
  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • olive oil for toasting rolls

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Broiler
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined and form into 1.5-inch meatballs. Do not overwork the mixture.
  3. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F.
  4. While meatballs bake, warm marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Transfer baked meatballs into the sauce and simmer together for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Slice hoagie rolls and brush the insides lightly with olive oil. Fill each roll with meatballs and sauce, then top generously with shredded mozzarella.
  6. Place assembled subs under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely the entire time, until cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

Store leftover meatballs and sauce separately from rolls in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Meatballs freeze well in sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stovetop before assembling fresh subs.