italian meatball sub

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

Loaded with yumminess, this quick and easy recipe is always a favorite. This cheesy sandwich is the BEST!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 3 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For italian meatball sub

  • 4 c
    meatless spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce, divided
  • 12
    Italian meatballs (use 1/3 recipe)
  • 4
    6-inch hoagie rolls
  • 1/2 c
    garlic herb butter, room temperature or as needed
  • 4 slice
    Havarti cheese (substitute Swiss, Jarlsberg or Emmental), halved
  • 1/4 c
    Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 Tbsp
    finely chopped parsley, for garnish

How To Make italian meatball sub

  • 1
    In a pot over medium heat, add Italian meatballs to the sauce. Spoon to coat and keep them warm until needed.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to broil and line a baking sheet with foil; set aside.
  • 3
    Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise but not all the way through and hollow about ½-inch from the bottoms and tops.
  • 4
    Spread garlic herb butter inside the bread making sure to cover the entire surface and place the buns on the prepared baking sheet.
  • 5
    Transfer to the preheated oven and broil until lightly toasted, about 1:15 minutes at the most.
  • 6
    Remove from the heat and place 3 meatballs per bun. Top with Havarti cheese halves and return the buns to the oven. Broil until the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 1:30 minutes.
  • 7
    Remove from the heat and spoon sauce over the melted cheese. Top with Parmesan and chopped parsley.
  • 8
    To view this flavorful finger food on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/70hZKVfnagU

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