These Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwiches are so incredibly easy to make. Loaded with melted cheese & marinara making these perfect for your game day crowd.
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: meatballs, sandwich
Prep Time: 10minutes
Cook Time: 47minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
INGREDIENTS:
1-2 pkg Carando Abruzzese Fresh Italian Meatballs
4-6 hoagie rolls
4-6 slices provolone cheese
12 ounces marinara sauce
6 cups mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese & parsley for garnish – opt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a large baking sheet with foil & then place the raw meatballs on it about 1″ apart.
Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes.
Remove the baking sheet, turn the meatballs over & return to the oven to bake an additional 14-17 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 185 degrees F.
While the meatballs are baking, spray your casserole dish with oil or cooking spray.
Place the buns in the prepared dish & line the inside of each bun with a slice of provolone cheese.
Once the meatballs are cooked, place several in each bun in between the cheese. (*note- do not turn off your oven after baking the meatballs)
Spoon the marinara sauce over the meatballs & then top each sandwich with a handful of mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the 375-degree F oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
*Opt – broil for 2-5 minutes to brown the cheese before serving.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese & parsley prior to serving.
Notes
To make these in the air fryer – cook the meatballs at 390 for 15 minutes. Assemble the sandwiches, then coo for another 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Why choose Carando Fresh Italian Meatballs?
I love Carando Fresh Italian Meatballs because not only are they juicy & delicious but the high quality, robust flavors of Carando Meatballs allow me to create authentic Italian-style meals in less time than cooking from scratch.
What kind of rolls work best?
I like to use a stadium roll vs a softer bun like you would use for a hot dog. This helps keep the bread from soaking in too much of the marinara sauce & from the sandwich from falling apart.
What toppings do you put on a meatball sandwich?
Personally, I usually prefer a classic meatball sub with just meatballs, sauce, and cheese. But I know many who like to add onions- grilled or raw, fried peppers, mushrooms, olives & so much more!