Meatball Marinara Sub Recipe
This meatball sandwich recipe is a classic family favorite that’s perfect for game day or any night of the week. Either frozen or homemade meatballs are tucked into a toasted hoagie bun along with marinara sauce and sliced cheese, then broiled until melted, bubbly, and delicious.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 506kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds meatballs or 3-4 meatballs per sandwich
- 6 medium hoagie buns about 4-5" long
- 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 6 slices Provolone cheese
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil setting.
- Prepare and heat meatballs according to the recipe or package directions. Set aside.
- Spread the insides of each hoagie bun with butter and sprinkle lightly with garlic salt. Place on a sheet pan and broil for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove buns from the broiler and carefully add the warmed meatballs, 2-3 tablespoons of marinara sauce, a slice of provolone cheese, and a slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the broiler for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with additional marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing leftovers: store leftover sauce and meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer to the fridge overnight.
Reheating: to reheat meatballs and sauce, you can use the microwave or put them into a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1576mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 837IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 2mg