Movie Night Meatball Subs

Get ready to elevate your movie night with these irresistible Movie Night Meatball Subs! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender, juicy meatballs made from a flavorful blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, seasoned with garlic, oregano, and Parmesan cheese, and baked to perfection in rich marinara sauce. Nestled into toasty sub rolls, these meatballs are topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for the ultimate savory treat. Simple to prepare in just under an hour, these subs are perfect for a cozy night in or a game-day feast. Whether you're hosting friends or relaxing on the couch, these cheesy, saucy sandwiches will be the highlight of your evening!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 0.5 lb Italian sausage
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cups Marinara sauce
• 4 pieces Sub rolls
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until all the ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 3

Roll the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. This should yield about 16-18 meatballs.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, sear the meatballs on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. The goal is not to cook them through but to develop a nice crust.

Step 5

Transfer the seared meatballs to a baking dish and pour the marinara sauce evenly over them. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 6

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sub rolls by slicing them in half lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Lightly toast them in the oven or on a hot skillet if desired.

Step 7

Remove the meatballs from the oven, uncover the dish, and evenly place them into the prepared sub rolls. Spoon additional marinara sauce over the meatballs, if desired.

Step 8

Top each sub with mozzarella cheese. Place the assembled subs on a baking sheet and return them to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Garnish the subs with chopped fresh parsley, if using. Serve immediately and enjoy your movie night!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1824.1 grams (1824.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4147

Total Fat 250.80g	322%
Saturated Fat 92.30g	462%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.90g
Cholesterol 858mg	286%
Sodium 9156mg	398%
Total Carbohydrate 251.80g	92%
Dietary Fiber 14.60g	52%
Total Sugars 34.10g
Protein 214.80g	430%

Vitamin D 197IU	983%
Calcium 1757mg	135%
Iron 26mg	143%
Potassium 2342mg	50%

*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: 54.7%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 24.4%