Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Meatball Subs
Meatball Subs is made with precooked meatballs, marinara sauce, and sub rolls.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
precooked meatballs (homemade or store-bought)
In the method: In a small pan, stir together the meatballs and marinara sauce over medium heat.
marinara sauce (, plus more as needed)
In the method: In a small pan, stir together the meatballs and marinara sauce over medium heat.
sub rolls
In the method: Split the sub rolls in half and place on a baking sheet, cut-side up.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 16 precooked meatballs (homemade or store-bought)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup marinara sauce (, plus more as needed)Ingredient note
Source: 4 sub rollsIngredient note
Source: 2 Tablespoons butter (, softened)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon garlic saltIngredient note
Source: 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or provolone cheese)
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Meatball Subs
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy while hot!
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven and baking sheet. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Top with the top half and bake another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Storage: I wouldn’t recommend storing whole meatball subs as they tend to get soggy, but you can store the meatballs and sauce separately and assemble later. imply place the meatballs and sauce in airtight containers and store in the fridge up to five days. Reheat: Combine the meatballs and marinara and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: iheartnaptime.net. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.