Meatballs

Whether you’re piling them over pasta, tucking them into sandwiches, or sneaking one straight from the skillet (highly recommend!), meatballs are always a good idea. This collection is full of juicy, flavor-packed meatball recipes that feel cozy enough for Sunday supper but easy enough for weeknight cooking.

You’ll find everything from ultra-tender Ricotta Meatballs with Tomato Sauce to fresh, herby Baked Pesto Meatballs and cheesy, comforting Chicken Parmesan Meatballs. Approachable, elevated, and always packed with flavor, just the way we like it!

An overhead shot of falafel meatballs in a pink bowl with arugula, rice, halved tomatoes, tahini sauce, feta, cucumbers, pickled red onions, and a piece of pita bread. Bowls of pickled onions, tahini sauce, feta, salt and pita sit alongside it on a white textured surface. A pink cloth and a fork and knife sit next to the bowl. Juicy and Tender Turkey Falafel Meatballs
An overhead shot of 12 baked meatball sliders on a parchment-lined pan on a grey surface, surrounded by dishes of marinara sauce, beer, and parmesan cheese. Pull-Apart Meatball Sliders with Herbed Ricotta
An angled shot of spaghetti and chicken meatballs in red sauce in a white shallow bowl atop a white marbled surface, surrounded by salt and pepper, a plate of bread and a glass of red wine. Extra-Juicy & Tender Baked Chicken Meatballs with Ricotta Cheese
An overhead shot of turkey meatballs on a bed of pasta with pesto sauce on a white scalloped plate, garnished with basil leaves and shaved parmesan. The plate sits on a grey textured surface alongside a second dish of pasta, dishes of parmesan, pine nuts, basil leaves and tomatoes. Juicy Baked Pesto Meatballs (Turkey or Chicken)
An overhead shot of a serving of chicken piccata meatballs on a bed of spaghetti noodles on a white stoneware plate atop a striped cloth on an off-white surface. Juicy and Tender Lemon Chicken Piccata Meatballs
An overhead shot of Italian wedding soup served in a white bowl that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The bowl is surrounded by a second bowl of Italian wedding soup, and black and white striped linen napkin, a piece of crusty bread, a few spent lemon wedges, and a small glass jar filled with shredded parmesan cheese. The soup has been garnished with dollops of fresh pesto and a spoon rests inside of the bowl. Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs (45 Minutes!)
Red curry meatballs fill a large gray Staub cast iron skillet that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The meatballs have been garnished with fresh basil and cilantro. A wooden serving spoon rests inside of the skillet and the skillet is surrounded by fresh basil leaves, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with chopped cilantro, and a small white plate topped with sliced lime. A light off white linen napkin is tucked underneath the skillet at center. Thai-Inspired Red Curry Meatballs
An overhead shot of three thanksgiving meatballs served atop mashed potatoes with gravy on a speckled ceramic plate that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. One of the turkey meatballs have been cut in half to reveal an inside core of stovetop stuffing inside. The meatballs have been drizzled with gravy and garnished with fresh chopped herbs. Thanksgiving Meatballs (Turkey Stuffing Meatballs & Gravy)
An overhead shot of three servings of zucchini meatballs with spaghetti and tomato sauce are served atop blue plates. The meatballs are garnished with fresh basil leaves and ground parmesan. Gold silverware rests atop the plate at center and each of the plates rest atop a creamy white textured surface. The center plate features one zucchini meatball that has been sliced in half to reveal the grated zucchini within the meatball. Two clear drinking glasses, a white linen napkin with a black window pane pattern, and a small wooden pinch bowl filled with grated parmesan surround the three servings of spaghetti and zucchini meatballs. Zucchini Meatballs
French onion meatballs in a large cast iron skillet that sits atop a light pink textured surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin placed underneath. The meatballs have been topped with toasty garlic herb breadcrumbs. One of the meatballs have been sliced in half and split open to reveal a melty gruyère cheese center. Cheesy French Onion Meatballs
Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Meatballs simmer in a red tomato sauce in a large white double-handled skillet. The meatballs have been garnished with chopped basil and grated parmesan and the skillet sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a light blue linen napkin tucked underneath the skillet. A small wooden pinch bowl filled with grated parmesan and a few loose fresh basil leaves surround the skillet. Inside of the skillet one meatballs has been cut in half and folded open to reveal the mozzarella stuffed interior. Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs (Juicy and Tender!)
Best-Ever Ricotta Meatballs simmer in a homemade simple red sauce in a cherry red Staub 13-inch Double Handle Fry Pan. The meatballs have been garnished with freshly chopped basil, parsley, and parmesan cheese and the fry pan sits atop a creamy white cement surface. A blue and white striped linen napkin has been placed underneath the fry pan. A small bouquet of fresh parsley in a wooden container and a small wooden pinch bowl filled with parmesan cheese sit atop the linen napkin, alongside of the fry pan. Best-Ever Meatballs: Italian-Style Ricotta Meatballs with Simple Tomato Sauce
Soy-glazed ginger meatballs plated in large ceramic bowl over rice with roasted broccoli. The meatballs are garnished with sesame seeds & sliced green onions, & a fork is nestled into the rice. The bowl sits atop a creamy cement surface, surrounded by a striped linen napkin & a small wooden bowl of sesame seeds. Soy-Glazed Ginger Turkey Meatballs
the easiest juicy & tender baked lamb meatballs, made with panko breadcrumbs, lemon, parsley, oregano & cumin, served on top of a seriously healthy meal prep bowl with lemony Greek roasted potatoes, greens, feta, olives, & homemade Romesco sauce. an easy & satisfying meal prep recipe for lunches all week long! #playswellwithbutter #lambmeatballs #bakedlambmeatballs #greeklambmeatballs #groundlamb #mealpreprecipes #mealpreprecipesfortheweek #mediterraneandiet #healthybowlsrecipe mediterranean lamb meatballs meal prep bowls