Description
These Cheesy Meatball Subs are everything you crave in a comforting, saucy sandwich—loaded with tender meatballs, marinara, and melty mozzarella, all tucked into toasted sub rolls. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
12 fully cooked meatballs (homemade or store-bought)
2 cups marinara sauce
4 sub rolls
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter (optional)
½ teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
1. Place meatballs and marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until heated through and flavorful.
2. Preheat the broiler. Slice sub rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
3. (Optional) Brush the inside of each roll with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder or fresh garlic.
4. Broil rolls for 1–2 minutes until lightly toasted.
5. Fill each roll with 3–4 meatballs and spoon marinara sauce over them.
6. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.
7. Broil again for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
Toasting the bread before adding toppings keeps the sandwich from getting soggy.
Use homemade meatballs for extra flavor, or keep it simple with frozen ones.
Keep a close eye on the broiler to avoid burning the bread or cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy meatball subs, sandwich, meatball sub recipe