Savory Italian Herb Meatball Subs
Delicious subs filled with savory meatballs, marinara sauce, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 0.4536 lb ground beef
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- to taste string salt
- to taste string pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 pieces sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- optional string fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make the Meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Form the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- Heat the Marinara: While the meatballs are baking, pour the marinara sauce into a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until warm.
- Assemble the Subs: Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and carefully place 3-4 meatballs into each sub roll. Spoon some warm marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce-covered meatballs.
- Melt the Cheese: Place the assembled subs back on a baking sheet and return them to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve hot!
Notes
Use ground turkey for a lighter option.