ITALIAN MEATBALL SUBS

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Italian Meatball Subs are a favorite for Sunday Supper!  They are also a big lunch hit at the office.  Don't be afraid to use the frozen meatballs.  They are delicious!  You make them your own with adding a few more spices to the marinara sauce. 

The frozen meatballs are simmered in a crockpot until nice and juicy for 2-3 hours.  Easy to put on at the office, or a Sunday afternoon for a delicious meal.  Place them on toasted sub rolls for a delicious meatball sub!
Give them a try!  You won't need to go to Subway to get that meatball sub any longer!

INGREDIENTS
·      1 26 count 1 oz frozen Italian or Homestyle meatballs
·      1 teaspoon salt
·      1teaspoon pepper
·      1 teaspoon garlic powder
·      1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
·      1 teaspoon onion powder
·      ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
·      2 16-ounce jars Bertolli Marinara Sauce
·      1 teaspoon sugar
·      ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (high-quality)
·      2 cups Mozzarella Cheese 
·      1 package Sub Rolls
·      1-2 tablespoons softened butter
 
DIRECTIONS
CROCKPOT

• Please frozen meatballs in Crock Pot
• Cover with Marinara Sauce
• Mix in all dry ingredients.
• Let simmer on high for 2-3 hours until tender (stirring occasionally)
• Stir in Parmesan cheese until blended into sauce.

 
OVEN -   SET TO BROIL SETTING
1.         Put oven on the broil setting.
2.         Place sub rolls on cookie sheet and top with butter.
3.         Place in oven to lightly toast.
4.         Heat until the butter is completely melted and remove from the oven. Watch carefully as it can easily burn.
5.         Place 4-5 cooked meatballs and sauce onto the bread and generously cover with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and cook until the cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes. 
6.         Top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

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