To make Italian-style homemade meatball subs with melted provolone cheese, follow these steps:
Ingredients:
- Meatballs (precooked or homemade)
- Submarine rolls or hoagie buns
- Marinara sauce
- Provolone cheese slices
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- Optional toppings: grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the meatballs according to your preference. You can use pre-cooked meatballs or make your own from scratch using ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, and spices. Shape the mixture into meatballs and cook them in a skillet or bake them in the oven until they're fully cooked.
In a saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until warmed through.
Split the submarine rolls or hoagie buns lengthwise, creating a pocket for the meatballs.
Brush the inside of the rolls with olive oil and sprinkle them with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. This adds extra flavor to the bread.
Place the meatballs inside the rolls, fitting them snugly.
Pour a spoonful or two of marinara sauce over each meatball, ensuring they're coated.
Lay provolone cheese slices on top of the meatballs and sauce, covering them completely.
Place the prepared subs on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish and put them in the preheated oven.
Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is toasted to your liking.
Carefully remove the subs from the oven. You can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese or place fresh basil leaves on top for additional flavor if desired.
Serve the meatball subs hot, accompanied by extra marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
Enjoy your homemade Italian-style meatball subs with melted provolone cheese!