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Bruschetta Meatball Subs

Erin S

Mar 18, 2020

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Meatball Subs – Easy Italian Meatballs Sub Sandwiches with homemade (or frozen) meatballs, with 2 kinds of cheese and toasted in a hoagie roll. Simple, delicious and a great dinner. 

I am not sure where I first had a meatball sandwich.  I do remember when my husband and I first got married it was something we made relatively often for dinner.  I don’t remember if he brought it to the marriage or if we saw a recipe for it or how it came to be.  But it has been a staple in our house for almost 20 years.  And at this point, I don’t see it going anywhere. 

The thing that makes these sandwiches so great for busy weeknights is you can use homemade or frozen meatballs.  You can even make batches of homemade meatballs and have them in the freezer to use in this recipe.  It really is versatile for what you have and what your family likes.  You can even use ground turkey or chicken for the meatballs to lighten it up.  

How to Make Meatball Subs

1. Meatballs – if you are making homemade meatballs mix all of the ingredients together and then roll into balls.  Bake for about 15 minutes until they are cooked.  Then add to a saucepan with marinara sauce and heat until warm.  If using frozen add them to a pan of marinara sauce and heat until they are warmed through. 
2. Sandwiches – Start by placing slices of provolone cheese on the bottom of each bun.  Spoon over the warm meatballs and sauce.  How many you use will depend on the size of your buns.  Usually 4-6 meatballs is what you will use. Top the meatballs with shredded Mozzarella cheese.
3. Bake – Place the sandwiches on a baking try and toast until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted. You can serve with additional marinara sauce on the side for dipping. 

This meatball sub recipe is great to adjust up or down based on how many people you are serving.  You can even put on slider buns to make them as an appetizer for a party.  They are easy to make ahead and have everything ready, then you just have to assemble and bake when it is time to serve.  You don’t want to assemble them ahead of time or the bun will just get soggy and soak up the sauce. 

What Goes with Meatball Subs

• Crispy Smashed Potatoes
• Oven Roasted Potatoes
• Roasted Edamame
• Sauteed Asparagus

More Italian Style Dinner Recipes to Try

• Tuscan Chicken Pasta
• Italian Chicken Bake
• Italian Stuffed Chicken
• One Pan Pizza Chicken
• Italian Turkey (or Chicken) Cutlets
• Homemade Lasagna
• Garlic Tomato Baked Chicken

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Yield: 4

Bruschetta Meatball Subs

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Meatball Subs - Easy Italian Meatballs Sub Sandwiches with homemade (or frozen) meatballs, with 2 kinds of cheese and toasted in a hoagie roll. Simple, delicious and a great dinner. 

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 4 slices Provolone cheese
• 4 Sub buns

Meatballs

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup onion, grated
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. In a bowl combine all of the ingredients for the meatballs. Shape into golf ball size meatballs. Place on a baking tray and cook for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. In a saucepan, over medium-low heat, heat the marinara sauce.
4. Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce, stirring to coat. Simmer until everything is heated through.
5. Place a slice of cheese inside each bun. Spoon in a few meatballs and sauce. Top with Mozzarella cheese. Put each sandwich on a baking sheet and heat in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melty and the bun is toasted.
6. Serve immediately.

Notes

Can use approximately 16 frozen meatballs instead of homemade in this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 751Total Fat 31gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 78mgSodium 2145mgCarbohydrates 82gFiber 7gSugar 15gProtein 36g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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