Easy 5-Ingredient Meatball Sub Recipe (Feed the Family in Under 20 Minutes)
Need an easy weeknight meal idea? This meatball sub recipe uses just 5 ingredients and only 15 minutes to bake!
Sandwich shop quality meatball subs have never been easier!
I am always looking for quick weeknight recipes to feed my busy family of five. With only an hour between school and practice, trust me when I tell you, this is the EASIEST way to put together a hearty and delicious meal! Best of all, it only requires a glass baking dish, so cleanup is minimal, too!
Cheese lovers! These do not disappoint!
If you’re worried you won’t get that ‘cheese pull’ you love like your favorite sandwich joint – THINK AGAIN. 😍 The secret is in using two layers of cheese and letting it bake to gooey perfection.
15-MINUTE CHEESY MEATBALL SUBS
yield: 5 SERVINGS
prep time: 5 MINUTES
cook time: 15 MINUTES
total time: 20 MINUTES
Cheesy meatball subs using just 5 ingredients in 15 minutes
Ingredients
- frozen cooked meatballs (warmed through)
- hoagie rolls
- sliced provolone cheese
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- marinara sauce
- Italian herbs & spices (optional)
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350° and prep hoagie rolls. Slice and line 5-6 rolls in a glass baking dish.
2
Layer 2-3 slices of provolone cheese in each roll.
3
Add 4-5 meatballs (warmed through) to each roll.
4
Cover meatballs with marinara sauce.
5
Layer generously with handfuls of mozzarella cheese.
6
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted to your liking!
Extra tips for how to make meatball subs using just 5 ingredients:
- Be sure to warm your frozen meatballs first! The Great Value ones can be warmed up directly in the microwave in no time at all!
- If you have a little extra time to spare, consider melting the provolone layer first, before you add the meatballs. Just pop the rolls with provolone slices in the oven for 5 minutes to get the melty process started.
- Obsessed with Rao’s sauce like I am? 😋 Although I could probably eat spoonfuls of Rao’s sauce by itself, $7 for a jar is a little pricey. My recipe-wiz sidekick, Lina, and I agree that the Great Value marinara sauce is a tasty swap – and for organic, you can’t beat that price!
I love this easy meatball sub recipe & my family does too!
The best part about these meatball subs is that they are kid-friendly and perfect for my family of 5 because they bake all at once! They could be great for a crowd or party, too, if you have two casserole dishes. What a great hack!
If you’re adding this 15-minute meal to your dinner rotation, let me know!
Walking Banana Pudding is a fun dessert if you’re rushing out the door, too! 🍌
