Italian Meatball Sub

Dive into a comforting Italian-American delight with this Quick and Easy Meatball Sub recipe. Perfect for a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner, this dish combines savory Italian meatballs with a zesty tomato sauce, all nestled in golden, garlic-infused bread. Quick to prepare, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!
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Ingredients

🧄 1 tablespoon oil
🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
🧄 3 cloves garlic, chopped
🍅 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
🧂 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🧂 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌿 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
🧂 Salt, to taste
🧂 Pepper, to taste
🌿 1 tablespoon dried parsley
🧆 1 package (about 12) Italian Style Meatballs
🥖 1 loaf parmesan romano garlic bread
🧀 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or a blend)

Instructions

1- Prep the Sauce:

In a medium-sized pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until the onions become soft and translucent.
Stir in the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.
Season the sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir well.

2- Cook the Meatballs:

In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat.
Add the Italian-style meatballs and brown them on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Once browned, pour the prepared tomato sauce over the meatballs in the skillet.
Allow it to simmer gently for about 10 minutes, so the flavors meld together.

3- Assemble the Subs:

Preheat the broiler on your oven.
Cut the parmesan romano garlic bread into sandwich-sized pieces and open them up.
Spoon the meatballs and sauce generously onto each piece of bread.
Top each with a generous handful of shredded cheese.

4- Melt the Cheese:

Place the assembled subs under the broiler just until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly (approximately 2-3 minutes).
Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 30-40 minutes
Servings: 4 subs
Calories: Approximately 550 per sub
Proteins: 30g
Fats: 22g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Equipment: Medium-sized pot, large skillet, broiler/oven