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Easy Dinner Ideas | Italian Meatball Subs

Fun and Delicious Easy Dinner Ideas for Family – These Italian Meatballs Subs make a hearty, comforting, and Delicious Meal for Lunch or Dinner!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner ideas
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1- pound Ground Beef
  • ½ cup Italian Bread Crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan plus some more for topping
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 cups marinara or pasta sauce
  • 4 sub rolls
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or fresh basil optional

Instructions
 

  • Take a large mixing bowl. Add in the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix everything then roll into 1 inch balls.
  • Place the meatballs in a large skillet set over medium heat and brown on all sides then drain excess grease. Add the marinara sauce and let it simmer over medium low heat for about 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, split your sub rolls, butter then toast in your oven broiler.
  • Lay half of the cheese on the bottom of the sub rolls, place 5 meatballs in each one of them then top with the rest of the cheese. Put under the broiler until the cheese is soft and melted.
  • Sprinkle more Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley if you want. Enjoy right away!
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