Description
This easy oven-baked meatball sandwich recipe is a perfect quick meal for busy nights. Juicy meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella come together in toasted sandwich rolls for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sandwich rolls (sub-style, cut with one side intact)
- 16 cooked meatballs (frozen or homemade)
- 2 cups pasta sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cooking spray (for baking sheet)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: Place the cooked or frozen meatballs in a large pot and cover them with pasta sauce. If using frozen meatballs, heat them on low-medium, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Be gentle to avoid breaking them apart.
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Rolls: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Slice the sandwich rolls, keeping one side intact to hold the filling securely.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Fill each roll with 4 meatballs, adjusting as needed based on the roll size. Spoon a little extra pasta sauce over the top of the meatballs for added moisture and flavor.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over each sandwich, ensuring the meatballs are well covered. Mix in some grated parmesan for a richer, cheesy flavor if desired.
- Bake Until Golden and Bubbly: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, hot, and slightly golden.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Pair with a side salad, chips, or extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispy rolls, lightly toast them before assembling the sandwiches.
- Add garlic butter to the rolls before baking for a richer taste.
- Wrap the sandwiches in foil before baking for a softer, melty texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg