7 best meatball recipes for National Meatball Day
Delicious, easy to make, lots of variations, light on the budget and an all-time favourite with kids and adults alike, what's not to love about meatballs? To celebrate National Meatball Day, we have selected seven of our most-loved recipes below, plus a bonus treat:
7. Herby Italian meatballs with primavera sauce
This basic meatball mixture is perfect for spaghetti and meatballs, teamed up with a tomato-based pasta sauce full of veges and Italian flavours. Recipe here.
6. Lamb meatballs with hummus
Spiced New Zealand Lamb Meatballs and Hummus are a perfect match. The soft and silky hummus combines beautifully with the flavoursome and juicy lamb. Late summer dinner perfection! Recipe here.
5. On top of spaghetti
Mince is a favourite in Kiwi kitchens and we think this recipe will be your new go-to. Get the kids involved to help roll the meatballs and you’ll have dinner served in no time - but don't expect leftovers. Recipe here.
4. Glazed meatball bake
Show the kids how to make this simple recipe and they can prepare it for the family next time! You’ll enjoy the roasted root veges like pumpkin, carrot and kumara alongside the easy-to-make meatballs. Recipe here.
3. Polpettone
Polpettone are large meatballs from Italy that are similar to meatloaf. They make the perfect comfort food for a chilly autumn evening! Sophie Pascoe shows us how to cook Polpettone Meatballs in the video above! Recipe here.
2. Spiced lamb meatballs in tomato sauce
You’ll love this delicious spicy meatballs recipe with garlic, lemon, chilli, parsley and yoghurt! Just tone down the chilli flakes if serving to young children. Recipe here.
1. The best spaghetti & meatballs
Bursting with Italian flavour and the goodness of New Zealand beef, this recipe is an absolute favourite and a real classic. Kids love mince, and it loves them too – providing a protein boost for growth and iron for busy brains. Recipe here.
BONUS: Toffee apple meatballs
Presenting meatballs on a stick and coated in chips adds an interesting twist to one of our favourite dishes. The perfect picnic food, toffee apple meatballs are a real treat for the kids, although you’ll find the adults sneaking away on one or two for themselves! Recipe here.