Easy Meatball Parm Hero

Sink your teeth into an 'Easy Meatball Parm Hero'—the ultimate comfort-food sandwich that’s bursting with Italian-inspired flavors! Tender homemade meatballs, made with seasoned ground beef, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs, are simmered to perfection in rich marinara sauce and crowned with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Nestled inside soft hoagie rolls and baked until golden, these hearty sandwiches are perfect for a quick dinner or game-day treat. Ready in just 45 minutes, this satisfying recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve warm for a crowd-pleasing meal that's impossible to resist!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Marinara sauce
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 4 pieces Soft hoagie rolls
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overwork the mixture.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 12 evenly-sized meatballs.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides (they do not need to be fully cooked at this stage).

Step 5

Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set aside. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and return it to medium heat.

Step 6

Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Gently add the meatballs to the sauce, ensuring they are submerged. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 7

While the meatballs are simmering, cut the hoagie rolls lengthwise, leaving one side attached to create a hinge. Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with foil.

Step 8

Once the meatballs are cooked, spoon 3 meatballs and some sauce onto each hoagie roll. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of each sandwich.

Step 9

Bake the assembled sandwiches in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the sandwiches from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1550.8 grams (1550.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3109

Total Fat 168.70g	216%
Saturated Fat 60.00g	300%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 649mg	216%
Sodium 5679mg	247%
Total Carbohydrate 244.60g	89%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 31.50g
Protein 158.90g	318%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 1248mg	96%
Iron 21mg	116%
Potassium 1600mg	34%

*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: 48.5%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 31.2%