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The BEST Meatball Subs: A Flavor Explosion Awaits!

The BEST Meatball Subs are a delicious combination of savory meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and melted provolone cheese, all nestled in a toasted hoagie roll.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should have around 20 meatballs.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. They don’t need to be fully cooked through at this stage.
  4. In a large baking dish, spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place the browned meatballs on top and pour the remaining marinara sauce over them.
  5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, place a slice of provolone cheese on each meatball, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. While the meatballs are baking, lightly toast the hoagie rolls in the oven for about 5 minutes.
  7. To assemble, place 3-4 meatballs in each hoagie roll, spoon extra sauce over the top, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1subCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture or marinara sauce.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option, and use whole wheat rolls for a healthier twist.

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