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There's no better place to start looking for the perfect meatball sauce than my list of the best Sauces for Meatballs! No matter if you're looking for a spicy dipping sauce or a new spaghetti and meatballs sauce, you will find one here that is easy and simple to make.
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Sauces for Meatballs Recipes
We all love meatballs, but what about the perfect meatball sauce? I've gathered together all the best sauces for meatballs recipes I've ever made so you always have the perfect sauce, whether you need a meatball dipping sauce or a new sauce for meatballs and pasta!
This post organizes the sauces by purpose and flavor, so you can easily find just the right meatball sauce for what you need. Prepping for a party? Try making a few easy meatball dipping sauces! Looking to change up your spaghetti night? Try one of my sauces for spaghetti and meatballs!
The best part is, you can use any type of meatball with these meatball sauces. Use frozen meatballs for an easy appetizer, or check out my big list of meatball recipes at the bottom of the page. You'll be sure to find a new favorite!
Spicy Dipping Sauces for Meatballs
One of my favorite options for meatball sauce is a good spicy dip! Spice pairs beautifully with meatballs, as the rich fat content of the meat gets nicely evened out by the spice of the sauce.
Flavorful Dipping Sauces for Meatballs
Looking for a nice dip but not interested in adding heat? Don't worry, there are plenty of options that are packed with flavor, not with spice. Or, try any of my below pasta sauces and serve them as a dip, instead! These sauces are perfect with Asian Meatballs.
Pasta Sauces for Meatballs
If you're looking to serve spaghetti and meatballs or meatballs with egg noodles, then start here first! Naturally, my top recommendation is my family's absolute favorite, my Best Ever meatball gravy. But I've also included tons of options for meatball sauces without tomato for changing things up!
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Tips for Making Meatball Sauce
- In my experience, when you're making meatballs for a party or as an appetizer, people love options! I recommend making at least one spicy sauce and one without spice.
- Many of these sauces also work great as glazes! Or, add your meatballs into the saucepan and let them cook in the sauce for a while to really flavor them through.
- I recommend serving the sauces with small ladles or soup spoons and tiny dishes, so guests can serve themselves versus dipping into the bowl and risking contamination.
Meatball Sauces FAQ
Typically, meatballs taste good with any sauce that you'd classically pair with beef! That means creamy gravies, sweet and spicy dips like honey sriracha, and of course, anything tomato based.
If you don't like or can't have tomato, I recommend serving spaghetti and meatballs with gravy, instead! It becomes a dish much like Swedish meatballs and egg noodles and is a huge hit with kids.
Yes! However, to avoid cross contamination, I recommend portioning out enough sauce for one meal, then storing the rest right away. The rest can be used again later, or used as a sauce for other meals.
Easy Meatball Recipes
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