These Easy Italian Meatball Sandwiches are a quick and easy lunch or dinner idea! Don’t worry though, they’re super filling and will have your tastebuds beyond happy! Make them with fresh or frozen meatballs and top them with your favorite toppings like cheese, onions, and peppers!
QUICK MEATBALL SANDWICHES
These Easy Italian Meatball Sandwiches are a delicious and great recipe for a weeknight when you’re busy with kids’ activities or other obligations! You can put the meatballs in the slow cookers earlier in the day or make them on the stove right beforehand! Even if you cook them on the stove, this meal only takes like 25 mins start to finish! But, if you use frozen meatballs and put them in the slow cooker, you can literally throw them together and finish them in the oven in 15 mins!
ITALIAN MEATBALL SUBS
Ingredients Needed:
- 24-32 Frozen Italian Style Meatballs (*see note below)
- 15 oz bottle of Garlic & Herb Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 package of Provolone Cheese (or cheese of preference)
- 1 Onion, sliced
- Mini Peppers, sliced (I buy mini peppers, so I can get a variation of green, red, orange, and yellow peppers)
- 8 Hoagie Buns
** How many meatballs you need is dependent on the size of the meatball you buy, as well as the size of the hoagie bun you’re using. If using normal-sized meatballs, you can fit 4 on a standard size hoagie bun, but I’ve also used larger meatballs that only fit 3 meatballs on the sandwich bun. So, take the size of your meatball and hoagie bun into consideration when you’re choosing how many meatballs to cook.
HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN MEATBALL SANDWICHES
Preheat your oven for 375 degrees.
Combine the frozen meatballs, spaghetti sauce, and seasoning in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours. If cooking on the stovetop, combine all the ingredients and cook on medium-high heat covered for 10-12 minutes, stirring a few times.
Next, clean and cut your onion and peppers. Saute them on the stovetop on medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes. I generally only cook them until they’re about 80% done because they finish cooking in the oven.
Once the meatballs have warmed all the way through, fill your hoagie buns with the meatballs and a little sauce. If the center of your meatballs aren’t 100% heated through, don’t stress. You’re going to finish the sandwiches off in the oven.
Place the “stuffed” sandwiches in a 9×13 pan, so they stand up easily and allow you to add toppings.
Next, customize your sandwiches by putting cheese, onions, and/or peppers on top of your meatball sandwiches.
Cook in the oven for approx 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. ENJOY!
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EASY MEATBALL SANDWICHES
Equipment
- Slow Cooker (optional)
Ingredients
- 32 Italian Style Meatballs *see note below
- 15 oz Garlic and Herb Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 8 slices Provolone Cheese
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 2 Peppers
- 8 Hoagie Buns
Instructions
- Preheat your oven for 375 degrees.
- Combine the frozen meatballs, spaghetti sauce, and seasoning in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours. If cooking on the stovetop, combine all the ingredients and cook on medium-high heat covered for 10-12 minutes, stirring a few times.
- Next, clean and cut your onion and peppers. Saute them on the stovetop on medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes. I generally only cook them until they're about 80% done because they finish cooking in the oven.
- Once the meatballs have warmed all the way through, fill your hoagie buns with the meatballs and a little sauce. If the center of your meatballs aren't 100% heated through, don't stress. You're going to finish the sandwiches off in the oven.
- Place the "stuffed" sandwiches in a 9x13 pan, so they stand up easily and allow you to add toppings.
- Next, customize your sandwiches by putting cheese, onions, and/or peppers on top of your meatball sandwiches.
- Cook in the oven for approx 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. ENJOY!
Notes
Nutrition
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