The acidity of Ken's dressing and the cool, crisp lettuce mixes wonderfully with the warm tomato sauce and meatballs. 

For homemade Italian comfort, make Ina Garten's Real Meatballs and Spaghetti recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, starring veal, pork and beef.

A classic! Authentic Königsberger Klopse are made from ground veal, beef, and pork, along with a small amount of anchovies (or sardines or herring), chopped onions, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices. The traditional creamy sauce that accompanies the dumplings are made from the broth in which the dumplings were cooked, flour, cream, white wine, lemon juice, and capers. Delicious! Serve with boiled new potatoes and my Rotkohl recipe #108449 #108449. Also makes a great appetizer! A little history: Predecessors of the Königsberger Klopse date back to the Middle Ages. However, the East Prussian name Klops (Klops = meat dumpling) didn't originate until the 18th century. Königsberger Klopse was invented in the city of Königsberg (then the capital of East Prussia; today known as Kaliningrad, Russia) around 200 years ago. My German/Polish/French grandmother was born and raised in East Prussia, about 30 kilometers from Königsberg. This recipe is my version of her delicious Königsberger Klopse, which she never wrote down but with the help of my mother I was finally able to replicate. I have many fond memories of enjoying this dish (which the women would prepare) at family gatherings, Sunday dinners, and special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. Still one of my top favorites!!! I hope your family enjoys, too. (Helpful Tips: These tender meatballs are braised NOT fried. If halving the meatball recipe, you will still need the full amount of stock for braising and for the gravy. The meatballs are somewhat delicate & time consuming to make; have someone help to form them into balls, it is much easier that way! For appetizers make them smaller and serve warm from the crock pot with toothpicks, buttered rolls and Potato Salad recipe #309891 #309891. Freezes well).

A chicken meatball served with pasta, broccoli, and a mixture of spaghetti and Alfredo sauces!

Grape jelly chili sauce meatballs are a delicious and easy dump-and-set crock pot recipe perfect for potlucks and parties. Made with just 3 ingredients including frozen meatballs, this juicy, saucy, sweet, and tangy meatball dish is always a crowd pleaser!

These old-fashioned porcupine meatballs are made with ground beef, rice, and a rich tomato sauce. A classic, budget-friendly comfort food recipe that’s easy to make and full of flavor.

For your next gathering, think beyond the cocktail meatball.

Chicken Parmesan Meatball Skillet is a delicious dish that is super versatile! Serve over pasta, rice or make a meatball sub!

Recipe video above. Juicy meatballs smothered in a beautiful creamy gravy, with a hint of spicing that Swedish Meatballs are known for. Made extra soft and extra tasty by soaking fresh bread in grated onion - tried and tested technique used in my most of my meatball recipes, highly approved by readers! (See Italian Meatball reviews as an example)

This Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner—no boiling pasta, no browning meat, and no stress. You literally dump all the ingredients into one dish and let the oven do the work. It’s a cozy, cheesy comfort meal loaded with juicy meatballs, tender pasta, rich marinara, and melty mozzarella cheese.

Flavored with Parmesan and garlic and studded with raisins, scrumptious Sicilian meatballs turn vegetable soup into a tempting meal. If the soup wait...

This pierogi and meatball skillet recipe transforms convenient frozen pierogis and homemade Swedish-inspired meatballs into a one-pan family dinner.

This hearty Italian Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort food! With tender homemade, meatballs, vegetables and pasta in a delicious tomato-based broth with Parmesan cheese, it’s a delight for your taste buds!

This easy, kid-friendly soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter night. One large bowl is under 300 calories and is very satisfying.

Savour the delectable flavours of these tender and succulent Asian Pork Meatballs, glazed with a homemade Ginger Honey Sauce. An enticing dish that's both easy to make and gluten-free.

Delicious, tender meatballs made in a flavorful sauce that is then turned into a creamy gravy! Serve over mashed potatoes or rice for an incredible meal the whole family will love!

My hot honey meatballs are bursting with flavor, made with ground turkey, Panko, and a buttery hot honey sauce. They’re excellent on rice, in a stir fry, or stacked on a toasted baguette. Whichever way you serve them, know they’re going to be GOOD. 

Our oven baked meatballs are so tender and juicy - the best you'll ever have! Skip the mess of pan frying- make this baked meatball recipe!

Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy - pork meatballs in a delicious creamy mushroom gravy served over mashed potatoes. Comforting and incredibly delicious!

These are hands-down the best Swedish meatballs you'll ever make. Served in a rich and creamy gravy, there's nothing more comforting!

Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are the ultimate sweet-savory appetizer for your holiday party. Juicy meatballs are simmered in a festive cranberry-chili sauce that’s tangy, rich, and ready in under 30 minutes!

This recipe for cranberry sauce meatballs combines frozen, precooked meatballs with a sweet-and-spicy sauce. Of course, you can always make the meatballs from scratch if you're not pressed for time.

Tip #1: Double the batch and freeze half to serve later as mini meatloaves. Or reheat with sauce, top with cheese and make into a mean meatball sandwich.Tip #2: If you have a leftover piece of rind from the Parmesan, let it simmer in the crock pot with the marinara sauce or save for another soup recipe. This will add a great flavor boost to most any sauce or soup.

These low FODMAP meatballs can be made with ground beef or chicken - either way, they are a quick low FODMAP dinner idea made start to finish on one pan and using a super flavorful mix of sesame, ginger and green scallions. The binder is gluten-free whole oats, which you can use for Italian style meatballs too! There are plenty of ways to add variety to these low FODMAP meatballs by turning them into rice bowls. You can quick pickle the carrots with a little rice vinegar and salt, or sub in cucumbers. If you’re not low FODMAP feel free to add white scallions and/or garlic into the meatballs. And finally, you can use gluten-free breadcrumbs instead of the oats if you want to simplify further, but I love the texture of the pulsed oats in this recipe.