Divine Meatball Sandwiches

Sink your teeth into these irresistible Divine Meatball Sandwiches, a comfort food classic elevated with gourmet flair. Juicy, flavor-packed meatballs are crafted from a luscious blend of ground beef and pork, enriched with Parmesan, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic. Simmered in rich marinara sauce and nestled into golden-toasted sub rolls brushed with garlic-butter, each sandwich is crowned with melted mozzarella for the ultimate indulgence. Perfect for busy weeknights or game-day feasts, this recipe promises a hearty, satisfying meal in just under an hour. Pair with a crisp side salad or garlic fries for a complete feast your family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 Egg
• 2 tbsp Milk
• 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cups Marinara sauce
• 4 Sub rolls
• 4 pieces Sliced mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Dried Italian seasoning

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 4

Roll the meat mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. You may need to do this in batches.

Step 6

Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and place them into a large saucepan. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

While the meatballs are simmering, prepare the sub rolls. Slice them in half lengthwise, but don’t cut all the way through. Mix butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl, then spread this mixture on the inside of each roll.

Step 8

Toast the prepared rolls on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Step 9

Once the rolls are toasted, place a few meatballs and a generous spoonful of marinara sauce into each roll. Top each sandwich with a slice of mozzarella cheese.

Step 10

Return the sandwiches to the oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2066.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3875.0

Total Fat 219.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 831.9mg	0%
Sodium 7426.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 40.0g
Protein 219.7g	0%

Vitamin D 61.0IU	0%
Calcium 1171.7mg	0%
Iron 25.7mg	0%
Potassium 1774.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.0%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 26.4%