48 Meatball Recipes For Those Of You Who Know They Go Beyond Spaghetti (2024)

Craving something a little more creative than your average Buffalo wings? Enter: Buffalo chicken meatballs. Ready in just 30 minutes, these meatballs are a flavor-packed app you can have ready in no time, so you don't have to miss any of the big game.

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If you're looking for a super simple, comforting, no-frills bowl of Italian pasta, you've come to the right place. And if you're feeling adventurous, it's also a great jumping-off point to make your own version of this classic dish!

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We think everything can be improved by adding meatballs to it, even French onion soup. This recipe turns an appetizer soup into a full meal, featuring plenty of caramelized onions and lots of melty cheese. Turn them into a meatball sub next!

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Part cheese dip, part meatballs, this skillet dip is not only delicious, but a fun activity for the whole family. Top the whole skillet with a generous sprinkling of thinly sliced scallions, and you’ve got one colorful party on a chip.

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These easy chicken meatballs are snack-size for a reason: Once you pop, you won’t be able to stop. They're also just as good tucked inside a taco or smashed on a toasted slider bun.

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These SpaghettiOs and meatballs mimic the canned pasta-and-marinara delight you loved as a kid, but with sophisticated upgrades for adult flavor preferences. (Don’t worry, it’s still kid-approved.)

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If you've ever wished our Tex-Mex meatballs could be just a little bit cozier, you're in lucky. This flavorful soup is super-comforting and will help warm your bones all winter long.

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Silky and rich, this lemony orzo is inspired by the Greek soup avgolemono. Paired with minty-turkey meatballs, this all-in-one meal is actually quite simple to pull off for a simple weeknight dinner or dinner party.

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These garlic butter meatballs are gluten-free without skipping out on any tastiness. Now this is a low-carb dinner both you and your family can feel good about.

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Cheesy, saucy, and perfectly-toasty, meatball subs are an unbeatable comfort food meal. If you’ve never made one at home, get ready for a game-changer.

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Looking to spice up your routine chicken dinner? These chicken meatballs have a kick from a traditional kung pao sauce that's sure to shake things up. They're filling on their own, but serving over rice will help cut some of the heat if you or someone in your family are spice-averse.

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The meatball sub is a hearty comfort food classic that's been long overdue for a bite-sized upgrade. Enter the meatball sub bite—a juicy herb and garlic meatball stuffed with mozzarella cheese, wrapped in crisp and chewy pizza dough, and served with spicy marinara. 😍

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When we get tired of beef, we love to turn to ground turkey for a lighter meatball option, and this creamy red Thai-style curry recipe always hits the spot. Warming and creamy with a hint of heat, this is the perfect dish to cozy up to when the weather starts getting colder—but it's so delicious, it deserves to be devoured year round too.

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Few comfort foods satisfy like a hearty bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Now vegans and vegetarians can enjoy those cozy vibes too! These chickpea-based meatballs pack tons of flavor, come together quickly, and even provide a good amount of protein and fiber. Pair with spaghetti or whatever pasta shape you like.

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This recipe combines the best of a game-day snack and the components of spicy chili into a single dish. Rather than crumbling the ground meat as in the classic dish, you'll form those same elements into perfect meatballs. Thanks to black and kidney beans, this filling, hearty dish is as perfect for a party app as it is a laid-back dinner.

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Meatballs don’t take the sloppy out of sloppy Joes, they just turn it into a whole new form. Trust us—these little ones are just as delicious as the original ground beef version. Cheesy, hefty, and super-saucy, this skillet dish also comes together in under an hour, making it the perfect anytime meal.

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These fun little hybrids are exactly what they sound like—all of the fillings you'd find in a meatball sub loaded into an egg roll wrapper and deep-fried until golden brown, delicious, and perfect for folks who don't want their hands covered in hot marinara sauce.

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These turkey feta meatballs are easy to make and can be served any way you like. We love them served with just a simple lemon-yogurt sauce, but they also go well with a good marinara sauce or a Greek pasta salad. Have fun with it!

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Pro tip: These Tex-Mex meatballs make a killer sub. Just throw them on a hero roll with extra sauce and melt some cheddar on top.

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Disney's Magic Kingdom's Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, where you can find these meatballs, is based on Lady and the Tramp. Go ahead and recreate the iconic scene with these —everyone does!

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