30 Minute Italian Meatball Sandwich Recipe
This 30 Minute Meatball Sandwich recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy hearty Italian flavors. Featuring tender frozen Italian meatballs simmered in a flavorful spaghetti sauce with oregano and garlic, topped with provolone cheese on hoagie rolls, and finished with a buttery garlic parsley spread, it’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 sandwiches
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Meatball and Sauce
- 24 oz. spaghetti sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 24 oz. frozen Italian meatballs
Garlic Butter Spread
- 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley + more for garnish
- 2–3 cloves garlic, finely minced
Sandwich Assembly
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 8 oz. sliced provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic butter spread: In a small bowl, combine the room temperature butter, finely minced garlic, and 1.5 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Set aside.
- Heat the meatballs and sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in the spaghetti sauce and add the dried oregano. Stir to combine. Add the frozen Italian meatballs to the sauce, cover, and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is warm and flavorful.
- Prep the hoagie rolls: While the meatballs are heating, slice the hoagie rolls in half lengthwise. Spread a generous amount of the prepared garlic butter onto the cut sides of each roll.
- Toast the rolls: Place the buttered rolls on a baking sheet or directly in a skillet over medium heat, cut side down. Toast until the bread is golden brown and slightly crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Remove the toasted rolls and start layering: spoon several meatballs with sauce onto the bottom half of each roll. Top with slices of provolone cheese and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.
- Melt the cheese: Place the assembled sandwiches back into the skillet or under a broiler briefly to melt the provolone and Parmesan cheeses, approximately 2-3 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Finish and serve: Garnish each sandwich with additional fresh chopped parsley for color and extra flavor. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty, flavorful meatball sandwiches.
Notes
- Using frozen meatballs speeds up cooking time while delivering great taste.
- The garlic butter spread adds a rich and aromatic flavor to the bread.
- For a spicier sandwich, add red pepper flakes to the sauce or sprinkle on top.
- Provolone and Parmesan cheeses melt well and complement the meatballs perfectly.
- These sandwiches can be customized by using different rolls or cheeses according to preference.