Description
Easy Meatball Sub is a hearty and comforting sandwich featuring juicy cooked meatballs simmered in rich marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, all served in a soft toasted sub roll. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with classic Italian-American flavors.
Ingredients
Meatball Filling
- 12 cooked meatballs
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for toasting and melting the cheese on your sandwiches.
- Heat Meatballs and Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the cooked meatballs in marinara sauce until they are heated through, about 5 minutes. This infuses the meatballs with sauce flavor and ensures they are hot for the sandwich.
- Toast Rolls: Place the sub rolls on a baking tray and lightly toast them in the preheated oven for 3 to 4 minutes to achieve a slight crispness without drying out.
- Assemble Subs: Carefully spoon the warm meatballs and marinara sauce into each toasted sub roll, distributing evenly among the four rolls.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese generously over the meatballs in each sandwich to prepare for melting.
- Bake to Melt Cheese: Return the assembled sandwiches to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted beautifully and started to bubble.
- Finish with Seasoning and Serve: Once out of the oven, sprinkle the sandwiches with Italian seasoning for an added herbaceous punch, then serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought frozen meatballs for convenience; just ensure they are cooked through before assembly.
- Adjust the amount of marinara sauce based on your preference for moisture and flavor intensity.
- To add extra flavor, you can toast the sub rolls with a little garlic butter before filling.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the marinara sauce while heating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
