Italian Sausage Meatball Heroes

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Sink your teeth into these irresistibly hearty Italian Sausage Meatball Heroes, the ultimate comfort food for sandwich lovers. Bursting with flavor, these perfectly seasoned meatballs combine mild or spicy Italian sausage and tender ground beef, enriched with Parmesan cheese, Italian breadcrumbs, and aromatic garlic. Simmered to perfection in a rich marinara sauce, the meatballs are nestled into toasted hoagie rolls, generously topped with gooey melted mozzarella, and finished with fresh basil for a pop of color and freshness. Easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day feasts, this recipe delivers a bold taste of Italy with every bite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot)
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned)
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cups Marinara sauce
• 4 Hoagie rolls
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

12 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Italian sausage, ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

3. Using clean hands, mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture to ensure tender meatballs.

4. Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a large plate or baking sheet.

5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, brown the meatballs on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. The meatballs do not need to be cooked through at this stage, as they will finish cooking in the sauce.

6. Transfer the browned meatballs to a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are fully covered.

7. Simmer the meatballs over low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fully cooked and flavorful.

8. While the meatballs cook, slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, leaving one side intact to form a hinge. Lightly toast the rolls in the oven or on a skillet, if desired.

9. To assemble the heroes, place 3-4 meatballs inside each hoagie roll, spooning extra marinara sauce over them.

10. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs. Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

11. Remove the sandwiches from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

12. Serve the Italian Sausage Meatball Heroes immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (2253.6g)

Calories		4563
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		289.7 g	371%
	Saturated Fat	100.1 g	500%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		902 mg	300%
Sodium		8838 mg	384%
Total Carbohydrate		254.0 g	92%
	Dietary Fiber	17.0 g	61%
	Total Sugars	34.9 g
Protein		219.7 g	439%
Vitamin D		1.8 mcg	9%
Calcium		1233 mg	95%
Iron		26.9 mg	149%
Potassium		2444 mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2607 cal (57.9%%)

Protein: 878 cal (19.5%%)

Carbs: 1016 cal (22.6%%)