Name: Meatball Marinara Sub Recipe – Pasta.com
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin); 4 slices French Bread (cut lengthwise); Salt (to taste); Black Pepper (to taste); 1 tablespoon Parsley (fresh, chopped); 1 Egg; ¾ cup Breadcrumbs; ¾ cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese (grated); 24 oz Marinara Sauce; 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (dried, shredded or sliced)

This meatball marinara sub recipe is an ideal summer lunch that is simple to prepare and very satisfying. You can use different types of bread, but French bread is the best option. Use our marinara sauce recipe to complement the flavor of your meatball sub.

Meatball Marinara Sub

A luxurious Meatball Marinara Sub recipe that pairs homemade meatballs with a decadent marinara sauce.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 1079 kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ lb Ground Beef
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon Parsley, fresh, chopped
1 Egg
¾ cup Breadcrumbs
¾ cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, grated
24 oz Marinara Sauce
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, dried, shredded or sliced
3 tablespoons Olive Oil, extra virgin
4 slices French Bread, cut lengthwise

Instructions

Season ground beef with garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add fresh parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, and grated Parmigiano cheese.
Use wet hands to incorporate all the ingredients.
Form medium-sized meatballs.
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 10 minutes, tossing frequently to ensure an even cook.
Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and let it simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
Place meatballs and sauce onto sliced bread and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese or slices.
Put subs on a pan and place in the top rack of the oven. Broil until the cheese has melted.
Serve and enjoy.