Go Back
–+ servings
meatball subs with vodka sauce and whipped ricotta

Meatball Subs with Vodka Sauce and Whipped Garlic Parmesan Ricotta

Savory meatballs in vodka sauce served on toasted sub rolls with whipped garlic parmesan ricotta
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 jar vodka sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • fresh black pepper

For the whipped ricotta:

  • 1/2 cup ricotta
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • 1 garlic clove

To serve:

  • 4 sub rolls toasted
  • grated parm for topping

Instructions
 

For the meatballs:

  • Combine the beef, egg, spices and salt and pepper in a bowl and mix gently with your hands. Add the bread crumbs and mix again until evenly combined. Fry a small piece of the meat in a frying pan until cooked through and taste for seasoning. Adjust as needed.
  • Heat a deep skillet over medium and add rolled balls of the meat mixture. Brown on all sides, shaking the pan as needed to turn the meatballs. Reduce heat to low and add the sauce. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or so until the meatballs are cooked and the flavors are melded.

For the ricotta:

  • Place all ingredients into a mason jar or other tall cup and blend with a stick blender until smooth and fluffy. You can also do this with a small blender. Taste and season as needed.

To serve:

  • Toast your rolls under the broiler until lightly golden. Add some whipped ricotta and then the meatballs and a little sauce. Top with some grated parm and serve.
Keyword Beef, Lunch, Main Dish
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!