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8 Meatball Dishes to Make on a Weeknight

Looking for a few effortless and delicious dinner ideas? Check out these eight irresistible meatball recipes, featuring different proteins and used in creative culinary twists.

1. Rigatoni with Chicken and Dill Meatballs

Toss your pre-made chicken and dill meatballs along with rigatoni pasta and a creamy, lemony sauce for a quick and satisfying meal. It’s a comforting classic that’s effortless to make!

2. Veal Meatballs with Swiss Chard

Succulent veal meatballs pair beautifully with sautéed Swiss chard for a flavourful dinner. You can use frozen veal meatballs you’ve made beforehand, but even if you decide to make them tonight, your meal will still come together in less than an hour!

3. One-Pot Couscous with Merguez Meatballs

Tender and spiced merguez meatballs and fluffy, cumin-flavoured couscous come together in minutes for a bold one-pot dish. Using sausage meat to shape into meatballs makes it a fast option for a weeknight.

4. Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash Soup

This is a lighter twist on a traditional meatball soup. Spaghetti squash adds texture, while your favourite store-bought or homemade meatballs (we went with veal!) make it a quick, cozy meal to enjoy on a chilly evening.

5. Sesame Pork Meatballs with Cucumber Salad

Juicy pork meatballs are coated in an umami-rich glaze and served with a cucumber salad for a fresh, balanced dinner. Serve with rice and you’ve got an Asian-inspired recipe that packs big flavour.

6. Turkey and Spinach Meatballs

Lean turkey meatballs with spinach bring a healthful boost to any weeknight meal. Serve with pasta and your favourite marinara sauce, or enjoy them with a tomato salad with couscous for a simple and nourishing dinner.

7. Chicken and Roasted Eggplant Bowls with Sumac Pita Chips and Yogurt

This wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired meal stars juicy chicken meatballs and roasted eggplant. The meatballs boast few ingredients and come together quickly. Serve with pita chips, olives, cucumbers, hummus and yogurt, and enjoy!

8. Italian Meatball Subs

Toasted bread, melty cheese and saucy meatballs make for an unbeatable sandwich. Make homemade pork and beef meatballs, and this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser around the table.

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