Meatball Sandwich

Elevate your lunch game with a meatball sandwich that’s the stuff of lazy cook’s dreams – because who said extraordinary flavors require an army of ingredients? With just five simple elements and the magic of frozen meatballs, we’re about to turn your regular old sandwich into a culinary mic drop.

Make it a meal and serve these sandwiches with a side of chips, cheesy potato casserole, or a side salad that will rock your world!

Why You’ll Love This Easy Dinner

• 5 Ingredients: Yep, you read that right. Just five very simple ingredients and you’ve got a protein packed dinner that gets the stamp of approval from even the pickiest eater.
• 30 Minute Meal: Ready in under 30 minutes which makes this an ideal weeknight dinner idea.
• Customizable: You can use almost any sauce or cheese.

I am a sucker for a quick dinner idea and these sub sandwiches are on a constant rotation to our menu. They are super quick to prep, easy to assemble, and fill everyone up making it a five star recipe. My picky eater even requests these on repeat, which is shocking since he isn’t a big fan of any sauce.

These sandwiches. The meatballs provide a rich and meaty flavor, while the marinara sauce adds a tangy and slightly sweet note. The melted cheese on top adds creaminess and a touch of saltiness, while the bread provides a comforting and substantial base. It’ll taste like you spent hours prepping in the kitchen but really it will take just minutes.

Meatball Sandwich Ingredients

• Meatballs: Here’s the big secret, I use frozen meatballs about 75% of the time. They are incredibly convenient on busy nights and loaded with protein to keep my family full. HOWEVER, my family also loves a homemade meatball, which are also freezer friendly!
• Sauce: Pick your favorite pasta sauce! There are so many delicious options out there, but we are going to jazz it up a bit with some seasoning additions.
• Seasoning: I currently love using Livia’s (affiliate). It is the perfect combination of salt, pepper, and garlic. The three spices I feel like make everything taste better.
• Bread: Search for sub sandwich rolls in your grocery store. Those work the best holding in all of the meatballs, sauce and cheese.
• Cheese: I opted for an Italian blend cheese. You can use mozzarella and parmesan for a similar mix!

Want to mix things up? Give this meatball casserole a try!

Homemade Meatball Subs

1. PREP: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, or foil, for easy cleanup.
2. BAKE: Place the meatballs in a single layer on the prepared tray and bake for 20 minutes, or however long the package dictates.
3. SAUCE: While the meatballs are cooking, pour the sauce into a pot and season with Livia’s for the perfect boost in flavor. Heat over low/medium heat until simmering. Once the meatballs are done cooking, stir into the sauce.
4. ASSEMBLE: Open each sub roll and spoon meatballs into the middle of each roll. Add additional sauce and a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
5. MELT: Place the assembled sandwiches onto a baking tray and into the oven to let the cheese melt, about five minutes.
6. ENJOY: Serve immediately, with extra Livia’s for that perfect finish.

Helpful Tools

• Baking Trays: I am a big fan of my Nordic Ware pans (affiliate). I have both the half sheet and full pan sizes and they are amazingly easy to clean.
• Silicone Baking Mats: Parchment paper is king in my kitchen, but only when both of my silicone baking mats (affiliate) are dirty. They are SO great for so many things and worth the $13 for a set of 3.
• Silicone Spatulas: If I can only recommend one kitchen tool, it would be a set of silicone spatulas (affiliate). These are so versatile and used daily in our kitchen. Great for baking AND cooking.

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