43 comforting meatball recipes from around the globe

Add Greek flavours of feta, oregano and pine nuts to this meaty tray bake and serve straight from the oven to allow everyone to dig in

Make our cheesy one-pot for a crowd pleasing meal. You can't plate this up politely, so just put it in the middle of the table and let everyone dig on

Try our indulgent Italian bake with juicy beef meatballs in passata sauce and a melting mozzarella topping. Serve this family favourite straight from the oven and watch everyone dig in

Take the classic chilli up a notch with beef meatballs for a comforting family meal packed with plenty of spices and peppers

Sweet and spiced, these lamb meatballs with feta are inspired by classic Middle Eastern flavours, with harissa, pomegranate molasses, dried apricots and fragrant spices. Serve with flatbreads or spoon over buttered couscous for a warming hug in a bowl

Make these Spanish meatballs using beef and pork mince and serve in a rich tomato sauce as part of a tapas spread

Try this versatile one-pot dinner, made rich with homemade meatballs and vibrant with coriander chutney

Check out this recipe for the classic Italian dish, spaghetti and meatballs. Packed with plenty of flavour and topped with nutty parmesan this easy recipe is a great weekend dish for the family

Make meatballs a healthy midweek dinner by pairing them with chickpeas, beetroot and toasted pittas to serve. This recipe is low in calories and salt, but high in protein

A creamy mustard sauce livens up this sausage meatball and broccoli dish with penne pasta. Make it for a comforting midweek meal which the whole family will love

Take ready-made meatballs up a notch in this cheesy bake topped with melting mozzarella. Serve with buttered crusty bread for the whole family to tuck into that cheesy goodness

Make our punchy Vietnamese-inspired dish with fiery pork meatballs for a refreshing, low-calorie midweek meal

Flavour homemade lamb meatballs with dried apricots and fresh mint, then serve with herb-flecked bulgur wheat for a healthy midweek dinner

Make your meatballs that little bit more special with a gremolata topping, made from parsley, lemon and garlic. We love the creamy white wine sauce these porky balls come with

Make these little lamb meatballs, cook in a rich tomato sauce and serve with buttery coriander and parsley couscous for an easy family dinner

Make your own meat-free meatballs from quinoa, black beans, breadcrumbs and smoked paprika, then serve them with a roasted red pepper and tomato sauce

So good it made our cover in September 2020, this Italian classic pairs homemade meatballs (made with pork and beef mince, sausages and parmesan) with a chilli tomato sauce

Make these easy pork and sage meatballs for a comforting family dinner which you can have on the table in just 40 mins. Serve with orzo pasta and let everyone dig in

Combine gently spiced lamb, date and pine nut meatballs with thick, creamy fresh cheese (known as labneh) and plenty of herbs to make a great plated starter or canapés

White pepper gives a lovely fiery heat to these juicy meatballs, served in a traybake with sweet potato wedges, red onions and vine tomatoes

An easy, summery one-pot that packs in the flavour – change up the meatballs for beef or chicken, if you prefer

Meatbakes make us happy, whatever the season. Make your life easy and serve these Mediterranean-style chorizo meatballs as an all-in-one traybake with new potatoes, crumbly feta and baby plum tomatoes for a midweek family meal

Cooking for a crowd? Make our easy veal meatball lasagne recipe with sage, squash and a sprinkling of nutmeg. This indulgent family recipe makes for a comforting midweek meal during the festive season

This freezable weekday hero is packed with flavour from homemade sage and nutmeg seasoned meatballs, plus stringy baked mozzarella on top