Cheesy Meatball Marinara Sub
Serves 2 | with Mozzarella and Garlic Bread Sourdough
- Milk
- Cereals containing gluten
- Sesame
- Soya
- Sulphites
- May contain traces of allergens
- Lupin
- Milk
- Nuts
Dazzle the dinner table with our collection of warming Bonfire night recipes, such as this Cheesy Meatball Marinara Sub. With layers of melted mozzarella, rich meatballs and garlic sourdough bread, this is a truly sparkling meal.
Ingredients
80 grams
Beef Meatballs
(May contain traces of: Sulphites)
1 ball(s)
Mozzarella
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit(s)
SlooOW Stone Oven White Baguette
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Sesame, Soya May contain traces of: Lupin, Milk, Nuts)
3 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
10 grams
Unsalted Butter
(Contains: Milk)
1 sachet(s)
Mixed Herbs
120 grams
Marinara Sauce
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Olive Oil
1 tsp
Sugar
Utensils
Instructions
a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Pop the meatballs onto a lined baking tray.
b) When the oven is hot, bake the meatballs on the top shelf of the oven until brown, 18-20 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. The meatballs are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Meanwhile, drain the mozzarella and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Pat dry with kitchen paper.
b) Slice the mozzarella into thin slices, season, then set aside.
a) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) In a small bowl, combine the garlic, unsalted butter, half the mixed herbs and the olive oil (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper.
a) Halve the baguette horizontally, then cut each piece in half again horizontally to make 4 equal pieces.
b) Pop the baguette pieces onto a baking tray, cut-side up, then divide the garlic butter between the pieces, spreading to the edges.
c) Pop the garlic bread pieces into the oven until lightly golden, 8-10 mins.
a) In the meantime, combine in a small saucepan the marinara sauce and the remaining mixed herbs with the sugar (see pantry for amount). Stir on medium heat until thickened, 2-3 mins.
b) Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the marinara sauce.
a) Once the garlic baguette pieces are baked, divide the meatballs and marinara sauce evenly over the baguette base pieces and lay the mozzarella slices over the top.
b) Return to the top shelf of your oven until the mozzarella is melted, 4-5 mins.
c) Sandwich on the top piece of garlic bread baguette to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Tasty and well-received overall, though some found the meatballs dry or bland. Consider skipping the sugar in the marinara sauce.
- Ease of prep: Preparation can be fiddly and messy; some found it time-consuming. Reduce cooking times slightly for better results.
- Suggestions: Add a side salad to balance the meal. Ensure cheese is fully melted and use more sauce for better texture.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers reheat well, making this a good option for multiple meals.
- Portions: Recipe provides generous servings, potentially enough for three people or extra meatballs as snacks.
