🌶️ Meatball & Spicy Italian Sausage Subs 🧀🍞
Bold, cheesy, and packed with hearty flavor—these toasted hoagie rolls are loaded with juicy meatballs, spicy Italian sausage, rich marinara, and melty mozzarella. The ultimate comfort food sub!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the Sausage:
- 2 spicy Italian sausages, casings removed
For the Subs:
- 4 sesame hoagie rolls
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- Dried oregano & fresh parsley (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until just combined.
- Roll into 1.5-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
2. Cook the Sausage:
- While the meatballs bake, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
- Break it up with a spoon and sauté until browned and cooked through.
- Set aside.
3. Warm the Rolls:
- Slice hoagie rolls open (not all the way through) and warm in the oven until slightly crisp.
4. Heat the Sauce:
- In a saucepan, warm the marinara over medium heat.
- Stir in the cooked meatballs and sausage to coat them in the sauce.
5. Build the Subs:
- Spoon the saucy meatball and sausage mixture into each roll.
- Top generously with shredded mozzarella.
6. Melt & Finish:
- Place the assembled subs under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Watch closely to avoid burning!
7. Garnish & Serve:
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and fresh parsley.
- Serve hot and dig in!
🧄 Pro Tip:
Want to take it up a notch? Add sautéed onions, roasted red peppers, or a smear of garlic butter inside the rolls before toasting!
These subs are perfect for game day, casual dinners, or anytime you’re craving something meaty and melty. Let me know if you’d like a short caption version or graphic to go with this!
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