The BEST Meatball Sub Recipe - How to Make Meatballs

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

sub rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain rolls

💰Cheaper: baguette

Whole grain rolls add fiber and nutrients.

marinara sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Homemade sauce can be lower in sodium and preservatives.

meatballs

🥗Healthier: turkey meatballs

💰Cheaper: beef meatballs

Turkey meatballs are lower in fat.

In a large bowl, combine 1 lb of ground beef and 1 lb of mild Italian sausage.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the meat mixture.

Next, add 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of Italian bread crumbs, and 1 egg. Mix until well combined.

Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, form your meatballs.

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to your pan and heat over medium heat.

Brown the meatballs in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove them and set aside.

In the same pan, sauté 1/4 cup of chopped onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic for 1 minute.

Add 1 can of crushed tomatoes and 1 can of tomato paste to the pan.

Pour in 1 cup of white wine and mix well.

Add 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley. Mix until well combined.

Return the meatballs to the pan, cover, and allow them to cook for an additional 10 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

Turn your oven onto the broil setting.

Assemble your sandwich with the meatballs and sauce in the hoagie rolls.

Place the assembled sub on a wire rack and transfer it to the oven to toast.

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