Homemade Italian Meatball Subs

Homemade Italian meatball subs taste every bit as good as those from expensive sub shops, and they are easy to make.

This recipe uses our bulk meatballs from the freezer and homemade sauce, but if needed, you can substitute a jar of prepared pizza sauce and purchased frozen meatballs. Vegetarians can enjoy these easy meatball subs when using our vegetarian meatballs.

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Homemade Italian Meatball Subs

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Homemade Italian meatball subs taste every bit as good as those from expensive sub shops, and they are easy to make.

AuthorAuthor: Mary Ann

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6 subs

Calories 357

Ingredients

  

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• Oil, as needed
• 1 bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 onion, cut into wedges
• 1-¼ pounds cooked frozen meatballs, thawed
• 6 hoagie rolls, split and toasted
• 4 ounces Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Homemade Pizza Sauce Ingredients

• 6 ounces can tomato paste
• 16 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Italian seasoning to taste

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Instructions

• Combine pizza sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, sauté peppers and onions in a large nonstick skillet in oil, stirring frequently, until tender (about 3 to 4 minutes). Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Add cooked meatballs and pizza sauce. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Divide among rolls and sprinkle with cheese.

Notes

If needed, you can substitute a jar of prepared pizza sauce (or our Crockpot Marinara Sauce) and purchased frozen meatballs.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 357 calCarbohydrates: 45 gProtein: 15 gFat: 13 gSodium: 1043 mgFiber: 4 gSugar: 13 g

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