Description
A delicious twist on classic meatball subs, featuring tender zucchini-infused meatballs smothered in marinara sauce and melted cheese on toasted sub rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 sub rolls, split and toasted
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 16-20 meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Place 4-5 meatballs on each toasted sub roll, top with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.