Classic Italian Meatball Subs

Instead of repeating recipes you may already know and love, this meatball sub uses our original house meatballs and classic tomato sauce—the same ones we served back in our first submarine shop.

👉 Classic Italian Meatballs

👉 Homemade tomato Sauce

Both recipes can be made ahead and actually taste even better the next day, which is exactly how we did it in the shop.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6

Calories 690 kcal

Ingredients

6 6 inch Italian sub rolls or hoagie rolls
18 fully cooked Italian meatballs (3 per sandwich)
4 cups homemade tomato sauce
12 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)

Instructions

How to Make Meatball Subs

Make the Meatballs Classic Italian Meatballs
Simmer the Sauce Homemade tomato Sauce
Build the Subs
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Warm the meatballs in the tomato sauce until heated through.
Split the sub rolls without cutting all the way through.
Lightly toast the rolls for 3–4 minutes if desired.
Place 3 meatballs into each roll and spoon additional sauce over the top.
Top with mozzarella. Bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and parsley or basil before serving.

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