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Meatball Grinder with Marinara & Mozzarella

These Meatball Grinders are a delicious combination of juicy meatballs, savory marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatball Filling
  • 1 lb cooked meatballs (homemade or frozen)
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Grinder
  • 4 pieces hoagie rolls or sub buns
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) For garnish
  • as needed Butter For toasting buns

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, simmer meatballs in marinara sauce over medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Lightly butter the inside of each hoagie roll and toast in a skillet or oven until golden.
  2. Place 3–4 meatballs in each toasted roll. Spoon extra marinara over the top.
  3. Sprinkle with mozzarella and broil for 1–2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Top with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For added flavor, sprinkle some Italian seasoning over the meatballs before adding the cheese. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days, best kept separate from the buns to avoid sogginess.