Copycat Subway Meatball Marinara Sandwich
A copycat recipe of the popular meatball marinara sandwich from Subway but with a much healthier ingredient list! Not only is this version gluten-free, sugar-free and lower in fat, it's been tested using homemade vegan meatballs to make it a suitable option for those who follow a vegan lifestyle!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 16 golf sized meatballs of choice pre-cooked (I used both my vegan version and my paleo version linked above)
- 2 cups Mezzetta marinara sauce divided (can use any unsweetened marinara sauce)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Sea salt to taste I used 1/2 tsp
- 4 x sub sandwich rolls of choice if strictly paleo, omit
- Parmesan cheese for topping I used a vegan cashew parmesan cheese linked above
- Sandwich fillings of choice optional
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl or in a saucepan, heat up your marinara sauce with all the spices until hot.
- In a frying pan or microwave, warm up your meatballs of choice. Divide your sauce mixture into two large bowls. Add the meatballs to one of them and coat completely.
- Distribute the meatballs amongst the 4 rolls. Pour the rest of the marinara sauce over them until completely used up. Top with parmesan cheese and other sandwich fillings and enjoy.
Notes
I tried one batch grilled in the oven (after being assembled) for 5-10 minutes and it came out fantastic.
These can be frozen and re-heated- However, I recommend you give them a quick broil in the oven at the very end and NOT freeze with the parmesan cheese.
I love adding sriracha or hot sauce into the marinara.
These can be frozen and re-heated- However, I recommend you give them a quick broil in the oven at the very end and NOT freeze with the parmesan cheese.
I love adding sriracha or hot sauce into the marinara.