Description
The Italian Meatball Sub combines hearty, flavorful meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and gooey cheese in a toasted sub roll. It’s the ultimate comfort food perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend treat that brings the family together.
Ingredients
2.5 lbs Midamar Fully Cooked Italian-Style Meatballs
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
6 oz tomato paste
28 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp basil
1 tbsp oregano
4–8 sub rolls, sliced like hot dog buns
½ stick of butter, melted
8 oz block of provolone, shredded
4 oz fontina, shredded
Instructions
- Add garlic and olive oil to a Dutch oven and cook until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the whole peeled tomatoes, sugar, salt, basil, and oregano. Mix everything together, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the Midamar Fully Cooked Italian-Style Meatballs, cover again, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add ½ cup of water and bring it to a boil for about 10 minutes.
- Brush the sub rolls with melted butter and toast them over medium heat in a non-stick skillet.
- Place each toasted roll onto a large sheet pan. In a mixing bowl, combine the cheeses and layer each bun with cheese, followed by meatballs and sauce. Top off with a final sprinkle of cheese.
- Bake the subs at 425°F for 5 to 10 minutes. For a browner cheese top, broil for about 5 minutes, checking every minute.
Notes
- If provolone and fontina aren’t available, substitute with mozzarella or a mix of your favorite cheeses.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the marinara sauce.
- Vegetarian option: Replace the meatballs with sautéed mushrooms, peppers, and onions, topped with your favorite cheese.
- To keep the sub from getting soggy, toast the rolls before adding the sauce and meatballs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
