Description
Slow-cooked Italian meatballs simmered in marinara sauce and served on toasted sub rolls with melted cheese—perfect for a hearty and easy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 (24 oz) bag frozen Italian meatballs
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 sub rolls
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place frozen meatballs in the crockpot.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until meatballs are heated through.
- Preheat the oven broiler during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Slice sub rolls and place on a baking sheet.
- Spoon meatballs and sauce into each roll and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use homemade meatballs if preferred.
- Try with provolone or a cheese blend for variety.
- Toast rolls slightly before adding meatballs for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
