Description

Meatball Sub Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese all nestled between crusty sub rolls. Perfect for cozy family dinners, game nights, or potlucks, this dish promises layers of flavor and satisfaction that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, it’s a recipe that guarantees smiles around the table.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 cup pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 sub sandwich rolls, cut in half
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a bowl, mix ground beef, Italian seasoning, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper by hand until well combined.
Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
Spread half the pasta sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer half of the sub rolls over the sauce.
Place baked meatballs on top of the rolls and pour remaining sauce over them. Top generously with mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
Let cool slightly before garnishing with basil and serving hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 200g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: For added flavor, toast your sub rolls before layering them in the casserole. Substitute turkey or veggie meatballs for a lighter option or use different cheeses like provolone for variety.