Meatball Subs Recipe | Rachael Ray

Level: Intermediate | Yield: Serves 4 | Total Time: 52 minutes (Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 32 minutes)

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Meatballs Ingredients

1 pounds ground sirloin
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed, and minced
teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
cup grated Parmigiano or Romano cheese
Coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste

5-Minute Marinara Sauce Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
teaspoon dried oregano
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 14-ounce can chunky crushed tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Assembly Ingredients

4 semolina crusty sub rolls
One 10-ounce bag shredded Provolone or Italian 4-cheese blend
Shredded fresh basil or spicy arugula leaves, for garnish

Oven Fries Ingredients

4 medium white-skinned potatoes, sliced into 8 lengthwise wedges each
Extra-virgin olive oil, enough to coat
Grill seasoning blend or coarse salt and black pepper

Meatballs Instructions

Step 1: Heat oven to 450F.

Step 2: Put ground sirloin in a large bowl and create a well in the middle. Add the egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, cheese, salt, and pepper into the well. Mix the meatball ingredients just until combinedavoid overworking. Divide into 4 portions, then shape each into 4 balls and space evenly on a nonstick baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes. Cut open one to ensure it's fully cooked before removing from oven.

Sauce Instructions

Step 3: Warm a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic. Once garlic begins sizzling, add herbs and red pepper flakes. Let the oil infuse for about 30 seconds, then stir in both cans of crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, lower heat, and let it cook gently while the meatballs finish baking.

Assembly Instructions

Step 4: When meatballs are done, mix them with sauce and pile 4 meatballs into each sub roll. Top with shredded cheese, then place subs under the broiler until the cheese melts. Garnish with shredded basil or arugula, and serve alongside Oven Fries.

Oven Fries Instructions

Step 1: Drizzle potato wedges generously with extra-virgin olive oil. Toss with grill seasoning or salt and pepper. Arrange evenly on a nonstick baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until tender. Shake the pan after 10 minutes to prevent sticking.