Italian-American · sandwich
Cheesy Meatball Subs with Roasted Peppers
Prepared beef meatballs, marinara, mozzarella, and roasted peppers turn crusty sub rolls into a fast dinner.
Total time25 min
Hands-on12 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Heat the oven to 425°F. Simmer the meatballs in marinara until hot through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 02
Arrange the split rolls on a sheet pan and toast for 3 minutes.
- 03
Fill each roll with meatballs and sauce, then top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and roasted peppers.
- 04
Bake until the cheese melts and browns in spots, 5 to 7 minutes. Finish with parsley.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use turkey meatballs for a lighter sandwich.
- Gluten-free rolls and certified gluten-free meatballs work when needed.
Why this is a good weeknight call
Only 12 minutes are hands-on. It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
