Williamsburg Meatball Sub Sandwiches
Juicy herb meatballs piled high on toasted sub rolls with melted cheese, inspired by the historic Williamsburg neighborhood. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs meatball mixture, sub rolls, marinara sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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
- 20 pieces meatball mixture
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 20 pre-made meatballs in a baking dish, pour 1 cup marinara sauce over them, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Bake for 20 minutes until heated through and sauce bubbles.
- Step 2: Slice 4 sub rolls lengthwise, brush cut sides with 1 tbsp olive oil, and toast in the oven for 5 minutes until golden. Remove from oven, sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on the bottom halves, then top with the baked meatballs and sauce.
- Step 3: Cover with the top halves of the rolls, brush tops with remaining olive oil, and broil for 2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with 2 tbsp fresh basil before serving.
