Hearty Italian Meatball-Melt Subs Recipe

Name: Hearty Italian Meatball-Melt Subs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large frozen-cooked italian meatballs (In your grocer's freezer section); 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup fresh button mushrooms, sliced; 12 green bell pepper, thin strips; 12 red bell pepper, thin strips; 12 small yellow onion, thin rings; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup of your favorite store-bought pasta sauce; ¼ teaspoon dried basil (rub between fingers to waken flavor); ¼ teaspoon dried oregano (rub between fingers to waken flavor); 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; salt & pepper, to taste; 2 crusty italian hoagie rolls, split and toasted; ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)

Servings: persons

12 large frozen-cooked italian meatballs (In your grocer's freezer section)
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh button mushrooms, sliced
12 green bell pepper, thin strips
12 red bell pepper, thin strips
12 small yellow onion, thin rings
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup of your favorite store-bought pasta sauce
¼ teaspoon dried basil (rub between fingers to waken flavor)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano (rub between fingers to waken flavor)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
salt & pepper, to taste
2 crusty italian hoagie rolls, split and toasted
¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)

1
On a microwave-safe plate place the meatballs.
2
Microwave on HIGH until hot (2 to 3 minutes).
3
In a medium, heavy-bottomed skillet heat the oil over a medium-high flame.
4
Once hot, add the mushrooms, peppers, onion and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender (6 to 7 minutes).
5
STIR FREQUENTLY, using wooden spoon to scrape skillet from the bottom.
6
Next, add the pasta sauce, meatballs, basil, oregano, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; mix well.
7
Cook until full heated, stirring ocassionally.
8
Remove from flame; spoon 6 meatballs and half of tomato sauce into each toasted Italian hoagie bun.
9
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; arrange the prepared subs on a cookie sheet and broil for 1 to 2 minutes - or until the mozarella cheese starts to bubble.
10
If desired sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve immediately.

632

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large frozen-cooked italian meatballs (In your grocer's freezer section), 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup fresh button mushrooms, sliced, 12 green bell pepper, thin strips, and more.

Yes, Hearty Italian Meatball-Melt Subs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Italian Meatball-Melt Subs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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