Meatball Marinara Sub Sandwiches Recipe
- by Omaha Steaks
- Last updated Oct 20, 2023
When you’re craving a classic comfort food, this flavorful, meatball marinara sub sandwich recipe always satisfies. This Italian classic combines beefy meatballs and a zesty marinara sauce on a perfectly toasted bun with melty cheese. It’s perfection on a bun!
Why We Love This Omaha Steaks Meatball Marinara Sub Sandwich
The star of this recipe is Omaha Steaks Fully Cooked Beef Meatballs. The perfectly portioned meatballs are prepared with traditional Italian herbs and spices, garlic, onion, a blend of Parmesan and Romano cheese, and premium Omaha Steaks beef, then fully cooked and flash-frozen to lock in the beefy flavor. All you have to do is prepare your savory marinara sauce, assemble your meatball sub sandwiches, and bake to toasty perfection.
Before You Start
Safely thaw your Omaha Steaks Fully Cooked Beef Meatballs in the refrigerator.
Tools You Will Need Before You Start
- 1 medium-to-large high-sided skillet
- Baking sheet
Omaha Steaks Products in This Recipe
Meatball Marinara Sub Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 3-4 leaves fresh basil
- 8 oz. shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1 18 oz. package of Omaha Steaks Fully Cooked Beef Meatballs thawed
- 4 hoagie rolls
- ¼ stick of butter
Instructions
- In a medium-to-large high-sided skillet, sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add the garlic.
- Sauté for another 2-3 minutes
- Add the marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, fresh basil, and meatballs, then simmer over low-medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Slice each hoagie roll down the middle. Do not cut all the way through.
- Brush each roll with some softened butter.
- Arrange the rolls on a baking sheet and place into the preheated oven for 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble the sub sandwich. Fill each roll with 4-5 meatballs and top with sauce mixture.
- Top each roll with grated mozzarella or provolone cheese.
- Turn oven to broil and return the hoagies to the bottom shelf of the oven until the cheese has melted. This will take 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Convenient Comfort Food
Experience Omaha Steaks quick and easy comfort foods! Enjoy freezer-to-oven classics like our Pot Roast, Chicken Fried Steaks, and more.
