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Homemade Meatball Subs

Toasted hoagie rolls filled with tender homemade meatballs, warm marinara sauce, garlic butter, and melted provolone or mozzarella.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups marinara or pasta sauce
  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • 4 tablespoons garlic butter
  • 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Gently combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into sixteen 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for about 20 minutes, until cooked through and the centers reach 160°F (71°C).
  5. Place the cooked meatballs and marinara sauce in a saucepan. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  6. Spread garlic butter inside each hoagie roll. Place the rolls cut-side up on a baking sheet and broil for about 2–3 minutes, until lightly golden. Watch closely.
  7. Arrange the rolls in a 9 × 13-inch baking dish. Place 4 meatballs in each roll, spoon over a little sauce, and top with cheese.
  8. Broil for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese melts. Serve hot with extra sauce for dipping.