Oh yes—meatball sandwiches are elite comfort food 🥖🍝
Here’s a classic, saucy, cheesy meatball sub that hits every time.
Meatball Sandwich (Italian-Style)
Ingredients (2–3 sandwiches)
Meatballs
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef (or beef + pork)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Sauce
- 2 cups marinara or tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Sandwich
- Sub rolls / baguette
- Mozzarella or provolone cheese
- Extra Parmesan (optional)
How to Make It
- Make meatballs
Mix breadcrumbs + milk first, then add everything else.
Roll into golf-ball-size meatballs. - Cook meatballs
Brown in a pan with olive oil (or bake at 200°C / 400°F for 15–18 min). - Simmer
Add meatballs to marinara and simmer 10–15 minutes. - Assemble
Slice rolls, add meatballs + sauce, top with cheese. - Melt
Bake or broil 3–5 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Pro Tips
- Toast the bread lightly so it doesn’t get soggy
- A mix of beef & pork = juicier meatballs
- Add a pinch of sugar to the sauce if it’s too acidic
Variations
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or spicy marinara
- Garlic bread sub: Butter + garlic the rolls first
- Cheesy overload: Mozzarella + provolone combo
- Shortcut: Frozen meatballs + good jarred sauce (no shame)
If you want, I can do a quick 20-minute version, a chicken meatball sub, or a no-oven method 😏🍔
