Hearty Italian Meatball Sub with Marinara

Name: Hearty Italian Meatball Sub with Marinara
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain); 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 1 unit egg (beaten); 4 units sub rolls (toasted); 8 slices provolone cheese; 2 cups tomato sauce; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon oregano (dried); 1/2 teaspoon basil (dried); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

StandardItalianLunchFamily-FriendlyComfort FoodSavory

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 40m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 680 CAL/SERV

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Overview

Savor the rich flavors of Italian cuisine with this hearty meatball sub, featuring tender homemade meatballs drenched in marinara sauce, nestled in a toasty sub roll.

Macronutrients per serving

127

grams

Protein

35.0g 28%

Fat

30.0g 24%

Carbs

62.0g 49%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin A

10% DV

Supports eye health

🔺 Calcium

20% DV

Strengthens bones

🔺 Iron

15% DV

Supports red blood cell production

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

💧 Omega-3

5% DV

Supports heart health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs plain
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
1 unit egg beaten
4 units sub rolls toasted
8 slices provolone cheese

Marinara Sauce

2 cups tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon oregano dried
1/2 teaspoon basil dried
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2 In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
3 Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4 Bake the meatballs in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
5 While the meatballs are baking, prepare the marinara sauce. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6 Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7 Once the meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for another 5 minutes.
8 To assemble the subs, place 4-5 meatballs in each toasted sub roll. Spoon additional marinara sauce over the meatballs.
9 Top each sub with two slices of provolone cheese. Place the subs on a baking sheet and bake for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10 Serve the meatball subs hot, with additional marinara sauce on the side if desired.