Mozzarella Meatball Subs

Recipes

Mozzarella Meatball Subs

Are you looking for a hearty and satisfying meal? Look no further than mozzarella meatball subs! These delicious sandwiches are a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a quick and easy dinner. 

Prep Time:

5

Cook Time:

10

Servings:

4

Ingredients
  • 1 pack of The Meat Box Homestyle premade Meatballs
  • 4 sandwich rolls or a large baguette
  • 1 can (400g) pasta sauce or chopped tomatoes
  • 1 mozzarella ball, cut into pieces
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 40g Parmesan, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions

Heat the Meatballs:

  • Follow the package instructions to heat The Meat Box Homestyle Meatballs.


Prepare the Sauce:

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add 1 clove of garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • Pour in the pasta sauce or chopped tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Add the heated meatballs to the sauce and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, basting them in the sauce.


Toast the Bread:

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Slice the sandwich rolls or baguette lengthwise, but not all the way through.
  • Toast in the oven for 5 minutes until slightly crispy.


Assemble the Sandwiches:

  • Place the meatballs and sauce onto each roll.
  • Insert pieces of mozzarella into the sandwiches.
  • Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top.


Bake & Serve:

  • Return the sandwiches to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and slice into portions if using a large baguette.
  • Serve immediately.