Imagine biting into a hot, cheesy sub packed with perfectly seasoned sausage meatballs that melt in your mouth, dripping with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella. This isn't just another sandwich - it's a flavor explosion that will transform your weeknight dinner routine from boring to extraordinary! Whether you're feeding hungry teenagers, hosting game day friends, or just treating yourself to a restaurant-quality meal at home, these Easy Sausage Meatball Subs are about to become your new culinary obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground sausage, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape the sausage mixture into uniform meatballs, approximately 1-
- 5 inches in diameter. This should yield around 12-16 meatballs depending on size.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other. This allows for even cooking and browning.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are fully cooked through and have reached an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- While meatballs are cooking, slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise and lightly toast them in the oven for 2-3 minutes to create a crisp base.
- Warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and carefully transfer to the warmed marinara sauce, gently coating each meatball.
- Place 3-4 meatballs in each toasted hoagie roll, then top generously with additional marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs and return the assembled subs to the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 2 minutes, then serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley or additional Parmesan cheese.
Tips
- • Use fresh ground sausage for maximum flavor - the seasoning is already built-in! • Don't overwork the meat mixture when forming meatballs to keep them tender • Use a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs reach 160°F for food safety • For extra crispy rolls, brush with garlic butter before toasting • Make extra meatballs and freeze for quick future meals • Let subs rest 2 minutes after baking to prevent burning your mouth • Experiment with different cheese blends like provolone or pepper jack
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 620kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 105mg
