Italian Meatball Subs

A meatball sub on a wooden surface, topped with marinara sauce, melted cheese, and fresh basil. A partially visible bun and raw meatballs with herbs are nearby, along with a basil leaf for garnish.

5 from 1 vote

This is my easy Italian Meatball Sub recipe that you need to make! This one is perfect for a large crowd or if you're looking for a meatball recipe to top your spaghetti with. Not to mention, these freeze amazing. I hope you enjoy them as much as we all do.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Italian sandwiches, Meatball sub, Meatballs

Servings:

Ingredients

Meatball Ingredients:

1 lb ground pork
2 lb ground beef
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk
6 garlic cloves chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dry basil
1/2 tsp dried fennel
1/2 yellow onion chopped
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley chopped
1/2 cup season Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

Other Ingredients:

Italian sub buns
3 cups tomato sauce
7-10 pieces provolone sliced
basil optional

Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 400°.
Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix really well.
Once combined, roll a small meatball in your hand and fry it on the stove until cooked. Give your meatball a taste to see if it need any additional seasoning before baking them in the oven.
To a large baking pan add tinfoil and lightly spray with cooking oil.
Roll into 1.5 inch meatballs, and add to your baking pan.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°. Remove from oven.
Add 3-4 meatballs to your sub, top with tomato sauce, then provolone and bake in a 350° oven for anywhere between 5 to 7 minutes, ensuring the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.
*Bake long enough so the bread holds its shape.
Top with fresh basil and enjoy right away!

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