Description
These Baked Meatball Subs are a hearty and comforting sandwich featuring juicy, homemade meatballs baked to perfection, simmered in flavorful pasta sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a cozy meal that satisfies all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Assembly
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 5 sub rolls
- 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Mix Meatball Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything thoroughly for even seasoning and binding.
- Form Meatballs: Use a cookie scoop to portion out the meat mixture, then roll each scoop into round meatballs with your hands. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until they are fully cooked through and browned on the outside.
- Heat Pasta Sauce and Coat Meatballs: While the meatballs bake, pour the pasta sauce into a large skillet and warm over medium heat. Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the skillet, coating each meatball thoroughly in the hot sauce.
- Assemble Subs: In a baking dish, line the sub rolls and fill each with 3-5 meatballs depending on their size. Generously top the meatballs in each roll with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Broil Cheese: Place the prepared subs under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden. Watch carefully to avoid burning the cheese.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm for a delicious and satisfying meatball sub experience.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce grease but maintain juiciness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more Italian herbs if preferred.
- Sub rolls can be lightly toasted before assembling for extra crunch.
- Keep a close eye on the broiler step to prevent cheese from burning.
- Leftover meatballs can be refrigerated or frozen for quick meals later.
