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Cheesy Mozzarella Meatball Sub

Juicy homemade meatballs, saturated in a robust marinara sauce, topped with shredded mozzarella and heated until it all melts together. Wrapped snugly inside a toasted Italian bread loaf, this is your homemade version of the eat-out classic.
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1179
CALORIES
$5.55
PER SERVING
Cheesy Mozzarella Meatball Sub
Ingredients
12 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Italian Bread
1 loaf italian bread
cut into four pieces and halved
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Ground Pepper
1/4 tsp ground pepper
Ground Meat
1 1/4 lbs ground meat
Marinara Sauce
4 cups marinara sauce
Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
finely grated
Egg
1 large egg
Minced Garlic
1/2 tsp minced garlic
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Fresh Parsley
2 tbsp fresh parsley
finely chopped
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Plain Bread Crumbs
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
Directions
9 STEPS
30 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
2
Form the mixture into 2 inches meatballs. Set aside.
3
Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray or a bit of olive oil.
4
Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking tray, ensuring they are not touching each other. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until entirely cooked.
5
While the meatballs cook, heat the marinara sauce in a pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
6
After baking, transfer the meatballs into the simmering marinara sauce. Let them simmer for an additional 10 minutes to absorb more flavors of the sauce.
7
While the meatballs simmer, prepare the Italian bread by toasting each halved piece on a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil until golden. Set aside.
8
Assemble each sub by placing a generous spoonful of sauce on the lower half of the toasted bread, arrange a couple of meatballs on top, add another layer of sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat for the remaining subs.
9
Put all assembled subs in a baking dish and broil in the oven for about 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately while hot.
Health Info
Macros
85g
CARBS
63g
FAT
62g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meat should I use to make meatballs for my sub?
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