the round up: meatballs!
upgrade your weeknight dinners with these easy meatball recipes 🍝
Meatballs are one of my favorite ways to pack in protein and get dinner on the table in minimal time. Plus, ground meat is typically an affordable and accessible choice. In this week’s Round Up I’m sharing a handful of meatball recipes that go beyond your average spaghetti and meatballs (although there’s exactly zero things wrong with the classic). You’ll see I use a mix of ground meats—chicken, beef, and turkey—and you can feel free to use what you have on hand or prefer. Most of these are super flexible and just as delicious with a different protein. If you’re looking for other swaps and subs options, comments are open!
Some of these recipes have a few hidden veggies tucked in, because we’re always looking for ways to do more with less effort. Make a double a batch, freeze half, and thank your past self later when you don’t feel like cooking. So many ways to meatball!
In case you missed it, watch the full recipe video for how to make my Greek Style Sheet Pan Meatballs and Veggies on Youtube. They might just be your new fave version!
The Round Up: Meatballs!
7 meatball recipes to add to your weeknight or meal prep rotation 🍝
Lemon Basil Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Rice — So easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner! Creamy rice is the true star here and this is a long-time fave.
Sheet Pan Greek Style Meatball Bowls — Love a sheet pan meatball! An easy to clean up way to make them. Watch the YouTube video here.
Hidden Veggie Chicken Meatballs— A classic with a hidden veggie addition! Try it with the Rosemary Marinara from Sauz and thank me later.
Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Basil Turkey Meatballs — The lighter, coconut-milk based, sauce is everything. I love these paired with zucchini or rice noodles!
French Onion Meatball Skillet — A one-pan meal that brings all the flavor. My tip—don’t rush the onions, letting them caramelize adds that deep, savory flavor that makes this dish unforgettable.
Kale Pesto Pasta with Chicken Meatballs — The perfect transitional spaghetti and meatball dish for Spring. Make my homemade pesto or use store-bought to make it quick.
Saucy Peanut Ginger Chicken Meatball Bowls — A must-try recipe, one of my personal favorites because I love peanut sauce on basically anything.
a meatballs BFF…
There’s no better match for a meatball than a good marinara. A high-quality sauce is an easy way to up-level your next easy weeknight meal and Sauz’s Wild Rosemary Marinara is a favorite of mine. Try pairing with my Hidden Veggie Meatballs—you’ll never go back! Sauz has minimal, whole-food ingredients and instantly gives spaghetti and meatballs a lift. The best part… Sauz is on sale at Whole Foods nationwide from 4/23-5/13! (You can also find them at Sprouts and Target!) Find a store near you🍝
Live Recap
ICYMI tonight on Substack Live we cooked Tomato Basil Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Rice, a meatball variation I never get sick of! Catch up and cook along with the recording below. Hope to see you there next time!
Catch up on last week’s round up ⤵️
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I love the French onion meatballs! I add kale to it also. It’s delicious!
Just watched the live, so many exciting things coming our way, can’t wait!!! ☺️