Meatball Recipes & Ideas

Crisp, juicy, and so flavorful.

The creamy sauce takes it over the top.

Get the party started.

It’ll be love at first bite.

Making them again for dinner ASAP.

Learn how to make old-school meatballs just like an Italian nonna.

It's cozy, it's cheesy, it's everything.

The winner ruined all other meatballs for me — that’s how phenomenal it was.

The first thing I ever cooked for my wife, Grace, were these meatballs

They make cooking and cleanup a breeze.

It’s one of the best surprises.

Costco is the key to this super-easy supper.

These Whole30 meals, which range from chicken-stuffed sweet potatoes to a hearty sausage and kale soup, are sure to satisfy.

It was born out of pure laziness.

It's the quick and cozy dinner you crave.

From the stovetop to the slow cooker, these are the most versatile meatballs we know.

Move over, bacon (but don't worry — there's bacon in here, too).

Make them (and the yogurt-tahini sauce!) ASAP.

These subs are filled with stuffed cheesy meatballs swimming in marinara sauce, piled high with mozzarella, and baked to perfection.

The proof: These baked turkey and ricotta meatballs.

You're going to need A LOT of garlic.

Jellied cranberry + chili sauce = match made in heaven.

Flavorful marinara, tender meatballs, and a blanket of melted mozzarella cheese bake up into a comforting casserole everyone will love.

Sweet, smoky, and tangy all at once.

Serve them in a sub with gooey, melted cheese, or plop them on top of creamy mashed potatoes — there's no wrong way to enjoy this comfort food classic.

These old-school meatballs definitely deserve a comeback.

Garlic bread highly recommended.

It's everything you love about the childhood favorite, transformed into a luxurious dinner.

It's packed with fresh herbs, bright spring vegetables, and cheesy mini meatballs.

Braised lion's head meatballs are steamy comfort in a pot.

Plus you'll get those veggies in.

It's the only meatball recipe I use.

No one will even know they're eating leftovers.

Trust us, this is a good one.

Prep and freeze now for easy eating later.

Mediterranean meatball sandwich? Yes, please!

These meatballs have ruined all other meatballs for me.

When we picture spaghetti and meatballs, this is what we imagine it to taste like.

I was not expecting these results.

They're as easy as it gets — which may also be their downfall.

Oh hello, GARLIC SAUCE.

An easy dinner that does double duty as an app.

When it comes to pairing wine with food, I don’t know that there’s a pair I like much better than a big plate of pasta with red wine sauce and tender, aromatic homemade meatballs — paired with a bold and delicious Chianti, of course. It’s a classic setup, a staple of Italian-American restaurants, and comfort food extraordinaire.

This recipe came about as many do: in an effort to clean out the fridge before a little getaway. We had a bit of ground turkey in the refrigerator, some leftover feta and ricotta, and some Italian parsley. I remember reading about lentil meatballs on Sprouted Kitchen months back and have been dying to add lentils to my meatballs ever since. So, here we are:the Mediterranean turkey meatball was born.

Want the cheesy, tomato-y goodness of chicken Parmesan without all the breading and frying? With the help of ground chicken and the slow cooker, you can make these juicy meatballs instead. You’ll end up with all the comforting flavors of chicken Parm, in cute meatball form — ready to be stuffed into rolls as subs or ladled onto pasta or soft, creamy polenta.

It's ready in 30 minutes!

From-scratch weeknight meatballs just became possible.

As far as guilty pleasures go, a love of SpaghettiOs is pretty tame. Cranking open a can may have been acceptable for me as a 7-year-old back in 1989, but it’s time to admit that what I really love are the soft O-shaped noodles swimming in a sweet tomato sauce. With this wholesome take on a childhood favorite, I know I won’t be reaching for the can opener anytime soon. My traditional spaghetti dinner takes two pots, one pan, and an embarrassing number of bowls and utensils.

What do you get when you combine meatballs, fresh pasta and loads of cheese? The best comfort food/one-dish-meal/entertaining dish to come out of the oven.It’s comfort week in The Kitchn and we’re in love with the combination of meatballs, four cheeses, and fresh herbs to create a decadent lasagna complete with crispy edges and a gooey center.

This is wholesome comfort food at its finest.

You just need four ingredients and a sheet pan.