Italian Meatball Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Italian Meatball Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, extra lean; ¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 -2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1 egg, beaten; 6 small hoagie rolls; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch salt (to taste); 1 (14 ounce) jartomato and garlic pasta sauce; 6 slices provolone cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef, extra lean
¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 -2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
6 small hoagie rolls
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt (to taste)
1 (14 ounce) jartomato and garlic pasta sauce
6 slices provolone cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a medium bowl, gently mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and egg.
3
Shape into 12 meatballs, and place in a greased baking dish.
4
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
5
Brush the split hoagie buns with the olive oil, and season with garlic powder and salt.
6
Put buns on cookie sheet and cover with foil.
7
Place in the oven during the last 5 minutes of the meatball's time, or until lightly toasted.
8
Put the pasta sauce in a saucepan and warm over medium heat.
9
When the meatballs are done, transfer them into the pasta sauce.
10
Spoon meatballs into the warmed hoagie buns, and top with slices of provolone cheese.
11
Cover with foil and return to the over for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
12
Cool slightly and enjoy!

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, extra lean, ¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 -2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Meatball Sandwiches 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!

Italian Meatball Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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