Copycat Subway Meatball Marinara Flatbread Pizza Recipe — Italian Fusion Style
Finally, Subway figured out how to make pizza work! The flatbread gets perfectly crispy around the edges while staying tender in the middle, and those signature meatballs in tangy marinara sauce create the most satisfying cheese pulls. Like they took their best sandwich and turned it into the pizza we never knew we needed.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- Flatbread 2 pieces
- Fully cooked beef meatballs 8 pieces
- Shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup
- Sliced provolone cheese 4 slices
- Sliced black olives 2 tbsp
- Sliced red onions 0.25 cup
- Sliced green bell peppers 0.25 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
- Marinara sauce 0.5 cup
- Olive oil 2 tsp
- Italian seasoning 1 tsp
- Grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
49 g
42%
Protein
22 g
19%
Fat
19 g
39%
Cooking steps
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1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Brush both flatbreads with olive oil on top and edges for a golden Subway-style base.
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2
Spread marinara sauce evenly across each flatbread, leaving a ½-inch border for crispy edges. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning for classic flavor.
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3
Slice the meatballs in half to maximize coverage and even heating. Distribute the halves over the sauced flatbreads.
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4
Add a layer of shredded mozzarella and torn slices of provolone for those signature cheese pulls. Top with black olives, red onions, and green peppers for that true Subway veggie mix.
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5
Place the flatbreads on a parchment-lined sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are crisp but the center stays tender. Subway tip: Finish with grated Parmesan after baking for a cheesy, melty finish.
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6
Allow to cool just 1–2 minutes, then slice and enjoy while the cheese is stretchy and irresistible—just like at Subway!
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this taste like the real Subway Meatball Marinara Flatbread Pizza?
Absolutely! This recipe uses Subway-style flatbread, tangy marinara sauce, signature beef meatballs, provolone and mozzarella cheese, and fresh veggies. Techniques like slicing the meatballs and baking the flatbread for crispy edges ensure an authentic Subway experience.
Q. Is this recipe easy to make at home?
Yes! With just 6 main assembly steps and no complicated cooking, this is perfect for beginners. You’ll mostly be assembling and baking—the fun part is getting that classic cheese-pull with minimal effort.
Q. Can I customize this like at Subway?
Definitely! Just like Subway, you can swap in your favorite cheeses (cheddar, pepper jack), add more veggies like spinach or jalapeños, or use turkey or chicken meatballs for a different twist.
Q. How does the nutrition compare to Subway’s version?
Each serving has about 470 kcal, 49g carbs (42%), 22g protein (19%), and 19g fat (39%). That’s very close to Subway’s published values, but you can adjust the cheese or use whole-grain flatbread for lighter options.
Q. What if I can't find Subway-style flatbread or meatballs?
You can use any store-bought flatbread, naan, or even pre-baked pizza crust. For meatballs, frozen Italian-style beef or turkey meatballs from your local grocery work great—just slice them in half for better coverage, as in Subway's style.
