The BEST Baked Meatballs! 

I agree. These are the best meatballs I’ve ever made. I followed this recipe to the letter except the parmesan cheese at the end and they were delicious. Even my kids loved them! Thank you Donal!

I’ve tried this recipe and my flatmates all loved it!! It tastes AMAZING

From the U.S. --Found your channel yesterday and tried this recipe today and it was delicious. For me it wasn't time consuming at all. I did put the meatballs in the air fryer 1st then baked. Oh so delicious indeed, not greasy or dry. My family loved it !! ❤

This is pretty close to my own meatball recipe. I don't use buttermilk though. I put in warm water a little at a time until it's smooth. They are incredibly juicy and delicious. My nephew deemed them the best he's ever had haha.

They are looking so delicious! I love the flavors you used in creating these meatballs! Great job!

This is the first cooking show to keep me completely engaged the entire time while watching! Kudos to you! I love everything about what you are doing!! 😊

Ive made this recipe a few times and i always can just watch the whole thing and not skip. You’re so funny and entertaining to watch- oh and a great teaching cook! Thanks again! Cheers

I just made these for dinner. Omg - so delicious! I added some chopped mushrooms & fennel to the meatballs along with a dash of liquid smoke. Very soft & jam packed with flavor. Great recipe, thanks Donal!

Cooked those yesterday - the best meatballs I've had in my life no kidding!! Thank you so mich Donal - look forward to cooking all your recipes now:)

I don't think anyone can out do this recipe, perfection.If you sold this on a HSN,QVC,show I would be placing my order for the holidays.

It's Sunday morning and I am just waking up. You are way to chipper for a Sunday morning!! Great looking meatballs though. I am going to add this to my "recipes to try folder"

Buttermilk is new to me. I make meatballs for my household and I am thinking I have to add buttermilk to see how it goes. Thanks for the tip and the meatballs look great.

Made these and added a couple of finely chopped habaneros for that “spicy meatball” effect. End result were the best meatballs I’ve ever eaten - delicious! The overall preparation time took longer than the recipe indicates, so bank on a further 30 mins or so.

Just tried this recipe and it was a big hit with my family. Didn't have buttermilk so used yoghurt instead. Didn't have dried oregano. Instead of passata, I used 2x cans of Coles diced peeled tomatoes, with already come in an Italian flavour, so oregano was already included in that. Turned up the heat, cooked covered with foil for 50mins. Left it uncovered after I added the cheese. (This recipe just takes too long to cook otherwise.). I served it with penne with chunky roasted tomato sauce (Another Donal recipe). but I added some roast peppers in there as well. You can roast the veges at the same time as you roast the meatballs. Was a hit with my family!

I made these last night and EVER good!!! Sauteed up my 'veggie' side dish of mushrooms and twirled in some whole wheat pasta and this will be my go to meatball recipe. Just to add, your basic tomato sauce was perfect!!! Thank you!

I'm not sure if I can forgo my grandma's meatball recipe but I LOVE the idea of baking the meatballs in the sauce (especially when you added the cheese-WOW!), so I'll definitely be borrowing that technique ;D Thanks for the great video!

Seeing as how your wife is Swedish, do you have a really GOOD recipe for classic Swedish meatballs? Many years ago, here in Aurora, Illinois, we had a restaurant called, the "Bit of Sweden" only two blocks from my house. Sadly, they closed over 30 years ago, but they had the best Swedish Meatballs I've ever had. Thanks, Donal! I'm already loving your channel!

I just made it for a big group! I tasted one already and I have to say your meatballs are better than Ramsay’s that I made a few times already.

Omg I've watched your channel for ages and found this meatball recipe of yours how lovely it tasted all the family have said to make it again thumbs up from everyone thank you so much for sharing .

This is one of the best-looking meatballs I have ever seen, you always make great recipes Donal.

Quality!..they were SUPERB.

I've never had meatballs turn out as good as they did with this recipe. Thanks for the 10/10 recipe and instrucitons.

Definitely trying these! Love how the sauce is so simple to make 👍🏼

This looks good, I made this for dinner tonight. Thanks for the video

Usually do mine in the slow cooker but these look incredible so might have to give this a go soon! 😋

Super delicious, great instruction , thank you for the recipe Donald

Just made baked meatballs the other week! So delicious! You should try this recipe with a slow cooked tomato sauce (we call it "5 hour sauce", because that's how long it takes) as well, because the acid really breaks down and the sauce becomes incredibly sweet, which is a great contrast to the savory meatballs. And I also love putting mozzarella pieces on top. Delish! Amazing recipe, will definitely try your variation on the meatballs.

Made it last night for the family. My wife is very picky with taste and said it was good. Thanks for posting.

This is spot on, meatball recipe and I should know, as I am a real meatball lover and I also love to make 'em. Gotta try this recipe and more than once. It's good to put 'em in the sauce as they tend to become dry, tasteless otherwise.

I've made several versions of mozzarella meatballs. This is the best one I've done so far!

Trying this recipe tomorrow; I can not wait!!!!!!!!!! Looks so yummy

Wow! I am so happy I found your channel from a comment while I was watching my favorite baker, Gemma over on Bigger Bolder Baker --- I cannot wait to watch all of your videos, too!

those meatballs look fabulous! i've never used buttermilk, but i have used a bit of sour cream or creme fraiche. you're so right though, that tang adds something wonderful that you can't quite put your finger on. i've also made meatballs with small chunks of cheese in the middle - they come out of the oven all oozy and delicious. i love your recipes and the new cookbook is awesome!!

Try lightly coating in seasoned bread crumbs before frying. Sauce + breading = incredibly delicious improvement in texture and adhesion of tomato sauce.

Aww I wish I had all the ingredients for this🤤so delish. Great job my kind of recipe. Simple 😊

these look so good, never thought to use pancetta in meatballs

you make it look so easy. I love your enthusiasm!

There's my dinner sorted for tonight! Thank you!!

Excellent Donal, your recipes sound great and your tutorial is awesome!

Another great recipe Donal!

I did this recipe and I have been thinking about it all day! my mom used to make meatballs all the time, such a huge part of my childhood. I never did them with pork before and I can say I'm pleasantly surprised! I have been going more towards turkey as of late but this was a treat. On a side note. You may want to add pine nuts to your meatballs. it as a nutty flavor. That is another part of my youth. Also does anyone else eat their meatballs cold?? I can eat them any temp lol Hubby isn't fond of it but mmmmmm

these are amazing! Love everything about it. It's the perfect comfort dish

Everyone love meatballs! Great recipe.

It's better to mix all the binders and seasonings first and then work it into the meat. Just like with making hamburger patties, overworking the ground meat from the start will give you a tougher meatball. Baking them in the oven with a splash of beef broth rather than tomato sauce (not enough to cover the bottom of the pan but enough to add flavor and steam) will help ensure they crisp up nicely on the outside and stay juicy and tender on the inside. If you use the broth rather than the tomato sauce, you have more versatility for use in the end dish.

Thank you. I made this today. It came out marvelous.

I've tired this recipe today and it came out so gooood

Not sure why I just found you now but you are def my fave cooking show ever and I'm no spring chicken

Of course I want the recipe! Thanks!

Im so so hungry now lol. As for adding the cheese, I don't think it would last long enough in my house to be put on the meatballs lol

This recipe is awesome!!!! - thank you. Just finised make it. I saw it and I felt so motivated to do it. I feel like a pro. It is delicious and I wil make if often. I just shared it with a couple of friend. Yummy.

I love your bloopers at the end of each video! 😁😘

Excellent recipe Donal.

Going to the shops right now for the ingredients, looks fantastic!

I've made these twice now and they're flippin stunning! Thanks for these

Excellent recipe Donald I will need to try it this weekend thanks for the recipe.

Look so good! I've never tried buttermilk before in meat balls but I will now.

Looks absolutely fantabulous!!

Just made this tonight - it was awesome. Thank you!

They look so yummy. This is definitely something I am trying.

It looks absolutely delicious. Thanks for the great video!

Tried making these last night but ended up cutting myself with the tomato sauce can and had to get stitches! But I won't give up Donal, I will make them tonight :)

I've never made these homemade, but when I do, this is the recipe I'm using.

90 minutes at 300 degrees f (equal to 150 degrees c as suggested) is way too long. Came out hard as a rock.

I'm going to make this dish. Looks wonderful.

Just made the same thing but used italian sausage for the pork. Added red wine but essentially same thing. They're light yrs better than store bought.

At this point, I'm pretty convinced oregano is for Donal what cayenne is for Chef John from FoodWishes.

one of the best recipes that i have seen,thanks

Vid is great, I have a question what are the measurements because I went on the website to make it but all it says is combine all the ingredients for the meatballs. Season with salt and pepper and mix until completely and evenly combined.

nice to see Donal specially when u are lil bit down 😔 . cz 2mrow is monday😔🤕😢😷😋😛😜😝. Feeling good now🤗

probably shouldn't have watched this at lunch time - they look SO good! Time to revise the grocery shopping list!

For anyone who needs a gluten free alternative: Use ground sesame seeds. Just put about a couple tablespoons for 500g of ground beef. It works great!

absolutely amazing !!thanks Donal!

I made this with chicken sausage and ground pork instead of the beef, also left out the mozzarella cheese, but it was still delicious!

I love it I keep doing it over and over again it's super delicious 👍🏻

they look AMAZING!!! Its a nice twist on the belgian dish: gehaktballetjes in tomatensaus (meatballs in tomato sauce) definitely going to try this. Great job. Do you ever want to come to Belgium? I would like to show you our food :)

Looks great ! I can't wait to try. Thanks

I looked at the weather this morning and it said cloudy with a chance of meatballs. no idea what that meant until I opened RU-vid. Google knows.

you could also just throw the in the oven to and make the sauce in the same pan with the meatballs. except if you use the red wine then cook it on the stove.

Tried your recipe Donal and the meatballs were great!

"Beatiful meatball in beatiful tomato sauce" should be the title of this video 😀

You need to try Indonesian version of meatballs! It's one of the most popular food in our country. To shape 'em, we squeeze the eat mixture in our hand until it start come off a little bit between thumb and index finger in perfcectly ball shape, it really save so much time. We serve it like soup, not with 'thick sauce' thing, and some egg noodles and angel hair.

I am all about this recipe for my gkids. Gracias Donal

Another great recipe donal

Had these with chips and salad .....superb😋

The meatballs look delicious! We will have to try adding some pork like your recipe to ours.

Donal, these look amazing! fantastic job!

I love watching cooking shows just to hear the different ways people say tomatoes and potatoes

G'day Donal, I've been doing rissoles (meatballs) like this for yonks. I believe this method has evolved from the old Italian Nonas' trick of dropping meatballs into the Sunday tomato ragu (US: Italian 'red' sauce). One thing, mate, I stopped using the breadcrumbs decades ago. When you cook them like this they don't' need any 'filler'. Adding a touch more fat from the pork and a little more salt will end up keeping the rissoles together (along with the egg) just as well. Also, you should have reminded the viewers not to press their meatballs together too hard, which only makes them tough. A slightly loose rissole or burger will cook quicker and give you a much better result. (I thought that was a wee bit too long in the oven for such small rissoles. I would have taken the temp. down just a touch for such a long time.) The cheese on the top is always a necessity... and delicious! Cheers, BH

Great! Trying this soon!

Thank you for sharing this recipe.. we have a very yummy dinner!!! Thank you again!!!!

pass a plateful my way please!!!!!! YUM!!!!!

they look so tasty, for sure I'll prepare them, my children like meatballs alot

This put me over the edge because I was already looking to make Meatballs tonight. Thank you for this as I just got through making my own little concoction and is in the oven right now. Lol.. I will follow this recipe to the T next time though for sure. ;)

Great video buddy , thanks will try it later . Thanks

this looks like tonights meal, yum , thanks Donal for the recipe!

ok, I admit that like a 13 year old boy I snickered a little when he said "I've rolled all ma balls..."lol

Buttermilk is a nice addition. I add a large pinch of sugar to the tomato sauce.

I was searching for Polpette piccante recipe, but my search ends here. Will try it for sure!

They look soooo delicious. I'll try making it!!

good video thanks!