Italian Meatball Subs with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Juicy homemade meatballs served on crusty rolls with a tangy sun-dried tomato sauce. This Italian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 43 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 sub rolls
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until combined.
2. Step 2: Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through.
3. Step 3: While meatballs cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 1 cup tomato sauce, simmering for 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Slice the sub rolls in half and fill with meatballs and sauce. Top with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil.